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Frequently Asked Questions about the
New Dunnellon Public Library

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Where will it be?

North of Robinson Road and West of U.S. Highway 41,
immediately behind the Kash ‘n Karry shopping center.

 

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Who holds the construction contract?

We have contracted with Ethridge Constuction.
 

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How long will construction take?

Groundbreaking was an March 12, 2007 and we estimate
a 14-month construction schedule.
 

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What will be the budget for the project?

The construction contract is $2,570,225; the total
project budget is $3,837,000
 

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How is the new library being funded?

(1) One Cent Local Option Sales Tax;
(2) State of Florida Construction Grant;
(3) Capital Projects Fund;
(4) Community Development Block Grant; and
(5) General Revenue tax dollars.
 

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What will be the size of the of the new building?

The building will be 16,000 square fee, with the ability to
expand it at a later date to a maximum of 32,000 square
feet.  (The current Dunnellon Public Library is
 3,500 square feet.)
 

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What will be some of the special features of the
 new library building?


75,000 item collection capacity; 109 parking spaces;
10-person computer training lab; large program/community
meeting room; separate children's area with dedicated
programming room; special youth and teen area; 29
multi-purpose, public access computers; 1 self-service
check-out station; Friends of the Library bookstore.
 

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How can I be a part of improving the library?

The Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library have started a
fundraising program to provide enhancements to the library
that will not be covered by the funding sources outlined
above. For additional information on how you may donate to
the fund or assist the Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library,
please contact Enhancement Committee Chairperson
Donna Hancock at 465-1610 or via e-mail at
RDHan12@bellsouth.net
 

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Whom may I contact if I have additional questions or
suggestions?


The Library Director, Julie Sieg, would be pleased to
discuss the Dunnellon Public Library with you. She may be
reached at 368-4500 or by e-mail at
julie.sieg@marioncountyfl.org.

 

 


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