ABOUT
FMP TIMELINE
2025
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January 28 – City Council approves 37 million dollar bond for Phase 1.
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February 13 – Library issues Facilities Master Plan Phase 1 Owner's Representative Request for Proposals.
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March 28 – ACPL Board of Trustees approves contract with Veridus to provide owner's rep services for Phase 1 projects. Veridus will work closely with library leadership and the Board of Trustees to manage ACPL's interests and needs throughout the multiple building projects.
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April 14 – ACPL issues Request for Proposal for architectural teams.
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May 14 – ACPL staff and board interview prospective architectural teams.
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May 22 – ACPL Board of Trustees votes to contract with Group 4 Architecture as project architects. Group 4 Architecture will lead a team including Luminaut, Moake Park, and Design Collaborative. Group 4 brings national expertise in public library planning and design.
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September 24 and 25 – Patron Engagement with Design Team via drop-in Listening Sessions at Aboite, Shawnee, and New Haven Branches
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September 24 - October 1 – Self-Serve Engagement Boards at Shawnee Branch and New Haven Branch
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September 25 - October 2 – Self-serve Engagement Boards at Aboite Branch
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October 8 and 9 – Patron Engagement with Design Team via drop-in Listening Sessions at Hessen Cassel, Georgetown, and Dupont Branches
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October 8 - 15 – Self-serve Engagement Boards at Hessen Cassel Branch and Georgetown Branch
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October 9 - 16 – Self-serve Engagement Boards at Dupont Branch
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October 24 – ACPL issues RFP for Preconstruction and Construction Services for the Allen County Public Library Facilities Master Plan – Phase I. Interested parties can request submittal requirements and ask questions by reaching out to Jake Ullom, at jullom@acpl.lib.in.us.
2024
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August 22 – ACPL approves public hearings to invite public comment.
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September 26 – ACPL held public hearing concerning appropriation of bonds.
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November 13 – County Council approves 37 million dollar bond for Phase 1.
2023
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October 26 – Library announces new Strategic Plan “Your Window to Lifelong Learning and Discovery”.
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December 4 – Library Executive Director pens Journal Gazette Op Ed highlighting future library plans.
2022
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April – ACPL Board of Trustees approved the Facility Master Plan and two public hearings were held.
2021
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September 29 – Multicultural focus group
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September 23 – Homeschool Community focus group
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August-Present – Ongoing community engagement opportunities
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July 12-31 – Online community survey with 704 responses
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July 19 – Community Conversations for Teens
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July 14, 15 and 16 – Community Conversations at Main, Dupont, Waynedale and New Haven; focused on Youth; Adult; Collaboration; and Outdoor Spaces
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July 9 – Business & Economic Development focus groups
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June 23 and July 7 – Elected Officials focus groups
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June 22 – Spanish Speaking Community focus group
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June 15 – Community Partners focus group
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June 13-15 and August 4 – Technology visioning sessions for staff; tours of departments with technology focus
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June 11-27 – Staff surveys regarding library technology
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June 7 & 8 : Staff focus groups at Main Library, focused on Youth; Adult Collaboration; and Outdoor Spaces
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May 24-June 6 – Staff survey, with a focus on current conditions and recommendations for improvement
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May 10-13 – Building tours of all ACPL locations