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EXHIBIT C - PROPOSAL PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The Santa Ana Public Library is a department of the City of Santa Ana. It provides Santa Ana's diverse community of more than 330,000 residents with robust programs and services that contribute to a high quality of life. SAPL operates two full -service library facilities — the Main Library and the Newhope Learning Center — and also delivers service through outreach, partnerships, and online channels. Santa Ana's Main Library was originally built in 1960 during a particularly strong period of community growth. The distinctive midcentury building is an integral part of the fabric of downtown Santa Ana. In 1990 it was renovated and expanded to its current size of nearly 40,000 square feet — a project that added much -needed space but also materially changed some of the character and features of the original building. Since that time, the Santa Ana community has seen yet more significant growth and change, and its needs and expectations for library services and programs have expanded as well. Now, it is once again time to renovate the Main Library building. The City and Library have a variety of project goals and objectives. One objective is to improve the interior of the library to better align with the community's needs — for example, by revitalizing the Children's Library for increased early learning, discovery, and play opportunities. Another objective is to prepare the building for the next 20-30 years of service by addressing deferred maintenance needs and modernizing building systems. The City also would like to take this opportunity to restore some of the original character and features of the site and building where possible. In achieving all of these goals, the City and Library seek to incorporate the voices of staff, stakeholders, and the community in the process. The City has not yet confirmed the budget for the renovation project, which will begin with a Pre -Design phase to evaluate options and opportunities, establish priorities, and develop the scope, budget, and schedule for design and construction. The City and Library seek an architectural team with demonstrated experience working on similar projects, including the design of 21st century libraries, renovation of historic structures, and work with diverse communities on high -profile public projects. 0 Z_ Z Q N W 0 Z H V W O a N Z O a V J Q CJ U_ O Z W W H a N r m a w CY U w U Q O Cie City Council 23 - 91 4/19/2022 a