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09/12/00 11:~6 FAX 1704784~8ll CONCORD LIBRARY flow. Regarding ;mpmv~ments or othcr itcms for which these funds could be used at this time at the presetlt Concord Library, I submit the following recomm~ndafiolls, Front Porch of Library: through the years the pavers that floor the front porch of Library have become worn, broken and uneven. In some areas footing is h~ardous and the overall aplgaraucc is less than attractive. Thc pavers w~rc apparently a custom item and are not commonly available. It is my recommendation that the porch be renovated either with new pave~ or an appropriate aiternative surface such a tile. Instal! windows on south and west wails of library: When thc Library was constructed in 1976, no windows wcrc located on thc south or west sidcs of thc structure. Through thc years, we have experienced a variety of"pcople" problems including theft, vehicle damage and other/~ppropr/ate activities of these areas. It is our belief that the presence of such windows will provide visual surveillance and, consequently some deterence of these problems. R is my recommendation that at least three and possibly as many as six small windows be installed on these waiis. Replace Library Parking Lot Lighting: Lighting in the parking lot dates from 1976. At Ica~t one key unit which no longer func6ons cannot be repaked. Existing lighting is not only dated but also provides inadcquatc light at night. It is my recommendation that current Hght units in this area be replaced with better lighting units that also conform in appcaranc¢ to current street lighting in other downtown County parking lots. Replace some library seating: Whilc most of the seating w~ replaced eithcr prior to or at the time of the library consolidation, several older pieces remain in library conference room a~d in the library kitchen/lounge area. It is my recormnendafion that thc~c items be r~placed with furniture that is compatible with curium h-brary seating. Relocate outside book dcp°sit: At the time of thc parking lot changes, the outside book return box was relo~ated to provide better access from vehicles. However, efler observing the results of that relocation for several months, it is apparent that vehicles stopping to return items occasionally create a traffic l~wblem for other vehicles socking to cntcr thc library lot. It appems the most likely solRtion to this ~mir~tended problem is to relocate the book return box a few feet away from the present sim and create a pullover lane. This will allow oth~r vehicles entering the lot to pass on the right of v~.hlcles ming ~he book return. Upgrade gallery lighting: Thc current adjustable lighting in thc second floor gallery is also mid- 1970's vintage. It is inadequate for the various exhibits held in thc Library during the year. I recommend that this light/zig be updated to provide more and better display lighting that is both vcrsatilc to usc and energy eflScient. 7. Install library wide intercom system: This was an item approved in the 1999-2000 budgct but thc funds for which were ~directed for an emergency replacement of the