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John Henry Faulk | Austin History Center Campus |Central Library Programing Director of Libraries Roosevelt Weeks Facilities Process Manager Cody Scott Objectives Austin History Center Campus Funding Needs Programming Austin History Center Campus John Henry Faulk Building What did we do? • 1) Renovation of 2nd and 3rd floors for archival • 2) Substantial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing storage upgrades • 3) Elevator Upgrades • 5) Partial 4th Floor Office Upgrade • 6) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 7) Exterior Façade Power Wash Cleaning • 8) Partial 1st Floor Lobby Upgrade John Henry Faulk Building Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work Furnishings for Public Space Unmet needs Infrastructure Upgrades in unrenovated areas New Chiller Leaks at perimeter remain Austin History Center What did we do? • 1) Exterior Stonework and Window Repair • 2) ADA Lift Repair/Replacement • 3) Asbestos and Lead Abatement within Limits of Construction • 4) ADA compliance & Landscape upgrades Austin History Center Continued What remains Contractor’s final completion of work: addressing punch list items Unmet needs Stonework Restoration on South Façade Full Interior Renovation MEP Upgrades Spending Recap Equipment/Furnishing $750,000 Architectural/Engineering $1,997,501 Miscellaneous $438,504 Appropriated $19,653,376 Actual Spending $18,322,723 Construction $15,118,000 Phase 2 Project Charter – Next Bond John Henry Faulk • First Floor Gallery • Plaza Courtyard • Rooftop Garden • Exterior Façade Austin History Center • History Preservation of Interior • Sustainability and Resiliency Funding Needs Future Funding Needs Charter Three – Austin History Center Campus Scope Austin History Center Improvements Centralized Distribution System Faulk Programming Expansion Subtotal: History Preservation of Interior, Sustainability and Resiliency Enhancements Budget Estimate $15,700,000.000 Automated Material Handling System $2,500,000.000 Phase 2 – First Floor Rooftop Garden, High Density Archive Expansion, Chiller Plant Upgrade, Exterior Façade, Café and Plaza Courtyard $54,800,000.000 $73,000,000.000 Programming APL Data Central Programming – Current Programming Large Scale Annual Celebratory Events (GAB Fest, Kids Block Party) Innovation Lab digital makerspace for collaboration and creation Youth and Teen Space and Services Cultural Heritage Monthly Celebrations Central Programming – Upcoming Programming Austin Poet Laureate Kick-off Party, September 7 Mayor's Book Club, October 25 New gallery exhibits and artist receptions Over 210 scheduled programs before end of 2024 Central Programming – Potential Programming Increased number of co- developed programs with community partners Large-scale ethnic heritage celebrations Expanded digital equity classes and programs Enhanced civic engagement and citizenship programs Regular performances and spotlights on Austin musicians and creatives Austin History Center - FY2023 Stats Collections 30.55 feet of Archival Collections Processed 6585 digital items produced (KPI) Reference and Public Service 31748 - Building Customer Count (KPI) 2172 total reference questions Outreach and Engagement 1044 total program attendance (KPI) Austin History Center – Current Programming The Community Archivists program focuses on preserving and sharing the histories and cultures of Latine, African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Austin It involves recording oral histories, hosting cultural events, and creating rotating exhibits on local history and arts Austin History Center Current Programming Activities Tabling at cultural events Mini Exhibits & Traveling Exhibits such as “Austin Mexico” Family Archiving Workshops Community Engagement Series to gather feedback School Visits focused on community history and research skills Community Conversations exploring Mexican American and Latino/a/e/x identities John Henry Faulk – Planned Programming Continue current efforts of Community Archivist programs Permanent exhibits on history of Austin and nature of archives Expanded exhibit space on first floor and second floor Expanded Mini-Exhibits & Traveling Exhibits options for APL Branches John Henry Faulk – Potential Programming Author visits and lectures focusing on Austin and Central Texas history Expand Community Archivist program – LGBTQ+ Community Archivist, Austin Music and Arts Archivist Develop interactive exhibits Oral history recording booth available to public