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7/24/2026 2 1 APL Facilities Division Update APL Facilities Division Update Cody Scott | Facilities Process Manager 1 2 Objectives Introduction Safety and Security Active projects Pending projects Developing projects Deferred Maintenance Austin History Center Campus Art for All Project 7/24/2026 Facilities Division BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 30 Staff INVENTORY CONTROL 9 Staff MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION 15 Staff 4 Staff SAFETY AND SECURITY 40 Staff Total 100 Staff Members 3 4 Security Leadership Cody Scott Facilities Process Manager Jason Rosson Security Manager Lloyd Black Library Security Supervisor Ida Garza Library Security Supervisor Vacant Library Security Supervisor Vacant Emergency Planning Coord. St John Requejo Security Coordinator TCSO Peace Officers Vacant positions have been posted 3 4 2 Regional Coverage NORTH DOWNTOWN SOUTH Little Walnut Old Quarry John Gillum Milwood University Hills Windsor Park Howson Spicewood Yarborough St John Zaragoza Warehouse 11 Locations Central Austin History Center Campus 2 Locations Terrazas Twin Oaks Cepeda Ruiz Pleasant Hill Menchaca Carver Southeast Hampton at Oak Hill Willie Mae Kirk 10 Locations Safety and Security Priorities Library Staff Training • Civilian Response to Active Attack • De-escalation Training • Emergency Preparedness Training APD Collaboration • Meetings with APD Downtown Area Command have started to strengthen collaboration Expand collaboration efforts to all APD Commands using lessons learned • Enhance Emergency Preparedness • FEMA Disaster and Emergency Response Training 5 6 7/24/2026 5 6 3 Cross-Departmental Collaboration Criminal Trespass Notice (CTN) Working Group 7 City Departments Austin Public Library Parks & Recreation Homeless Strategies & Operations City Attorney’s Office Austin Police Department Austin Facilities Management Austin Management Services Key Outcomes Citywide CTN approach Consistent staff training Balance safety & public access Review forms & processes Ongoing interdepartmental coordination Next Coordination Meeting August 3, 2026 Thank You 1 7 8 7/24/2026 7 8 4 Slide 7 1 [@Scott, Cody] let me know what you think ☺ Valdez, Lucero [Library], 2026-07-22T20:26:05.328 Public Library Facilities Projects Public Library Facilities Projects Active Projects in 2026 Hampton at Oak Hill: Substantial Completion Willie Mae Kirk: Furniture and Floor Plan Under Review May Late Summer/Early Fall Winter 2027 Carver Roofing Old Quarry 9 10 7/24/2026 10 5 Pending Projects for 2027 Little Walnut 18-months 18 months Menchaca Menchaca Youth Wall Concept 11 12 7/24/2026 11 12 6 Menchaca Floor Layout Circulation desk concept Little Walnut Youth Wall Concept 13 14 7/24/2026 13 14 7 Little Walnut Floor Plan Little Walnut Exterior 15 16 7/24/2026 15 16 8 Old Quarry Branch Project History Originally built in 1967. Closed for renovation in June 2024 1967 Building constructed June 2024 Closed for Renovations Summer/Fall 2025 Initial reopening target January 2026 Revised Target May 2026 Updated Target 2026 Reopening Target Pending Major Challenges & Delays Two Abatement Rounds Scope Changes Spray Foam/Buildings Conditions Considerations Contractor Access & Coordination Supply Chain Issues: Lighting, Furniture. Utility and Miscellaneous Site Hurdles Old Quarry Branch 17 18 7/24/2026 17 18 9 Willie Mae Kirk Project History Originally built in 1965. Closed for renovation in 1965 Building developed 2005 Branch renovated July 2024 Closed for renovations Fall 2025 Initial reopening target July 2026 Updated Target Q1 2027 Current reopening target Major Challenges & Delays Two Abatement Rounds Architectural and MEP Design Revisions Scope Changes Willie Mae Kirk Branch Library 19 20 7/24/2026 19 20 10 Deferred Maintenance Building Items Amount University Hills HVAC, Air Handlers, Trane Controls $ 160,000.00 Pleasant Hill Story Walk, Camera Front Door $ 30,000.00 Ruiz Restrooms, Hand Dryers, Laminate @ Restroom, Sidewalk Repair $ 35,000.00 Terrazas HVAC and Air Handlers $ 80,000.00 Cepeda HVAC and Air Handlers, Hand Dryers $ 95,000.00 Windsor Park Circulation Desk, Hand Dryers, Restrooms, Parking Lot Stripe $ 100,000.00 Spicewood Fire Panel $ 50,000.00 Deferred Maintenance By Category HVAC RESTROOMS AND HAND DRYERS SAFETY AND SECURITY Yarborough Picnic Table, Hand Dyers, Restrooms $ 35,000.00 SITE IMPROVEMENTS Twin Oaks Parking Lot Restripe, Hand Dryers, Restrooms $ 35,000.00 Hampton at Oak Hill Restrooms, Hand Dryers, Gazebo Repair $ 45,000.00 John Gillum HVAC Control upgrade, Restrooms and Hand Dryers $ 130,000.00 John Henry Faulk Electrical, Data, and plumbling Total $ 132,000.00 $ 927,000.00 ELECTRICAL, DATA, PLUMBING 21 Solar on City Facilities Solar on City Facilities 2026 Detailed design, approvals, and initial construction 2027 Major installation phase across the portfolio 2028 Finish remaining sites and reactive the program 2029 Full operations, measurement, and continuous improvement 21 22 7/24/2026 11 Solar Canopy Concept Solar Canopy Example Ruiz Branch Site Layout 21 Library Facilities 3.89 Megawatts Enough Clean Energy to Potentially Power 500+ Texas Houses Each Year 23 23 24 Developing Projects Developing Projects BEATF Recommendations, Existing branch expansions, and Colony Park 7/24/2026 12 2026 Bond Program: APL’s Role in the Citywide Needs $3.74B Citywide Needs Q: What can we realistically do in 6 years? A: Defined scope, staff capacity, on-time delivery $400M+ APL Overall Need Q: Priority for the Austin community? A: Equity, access, sustainability, impact $128.3M APL Priorities Q: What priority projects will be ready for launch? A: Colony Park, Safe & Secure, Oak Hill and Milwood, Land Acquisition 6 Year Deliverable 25 A Second Century of Possibilities Colony Park Branch Library - $55.8M All-new community hub serving East Austin Safe and Secure Libraries - $10.8M Protecting and supporting in times of crisis Oak Hill and Milwood Branch Expansions - $39M Enhancing existing network Land Acquisition - $20M Enhancing existing network GenAI-assisted concept rendering Total Investment: 128.3M 26 7/24/2026 25 26 13 Colony Park Branch Library A new 30,000 sqft. facility to serve as community hub in major service desert in rapidly-growing East Austin area. Opportunity for co-location of services with other City of Austin Departments as part of affordable housing development. Investment: $58.8M GenAI-assisted concept rendering 27 28 Existing Branch Expansion Projects Milwood Branch Expansion and Hampton at Oak Hill Branch Expansion 7,000 sq. ft. expansions at Milwood & Oak Hill More space for children, teens, and community events Expanded meeting, study, and flexible learning spaces Upgraded technology, maker spaces, and infrastructure Greater accessibility and inclusivity Designed for resilience and long-term sustainability. Investment: $39M 7/24/2026 27 28 14 7/24/2026 BEATF Working Group Recommendations 15% 18% 26% 23% 19% $766.5 Million 17% Affordable Housing Parks & Open Spaces Facilities & Assets Transportation & Electrification Stormwater 30% $436 Million 52% Parks and Open Spaces Facilities and Assets Transportation and Electrification Where Library Dollars Go Colony Park $85.1M 29 30 City of Austin Staff Final Recommendation UPDATED STAFF ANALYSIS ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATION 12% 13% 33% $750M Total 24% 18% Transportation Watershed Park Community Facilities Public Safety 24% Transportation Parks Community Facilities 12% $390M Total 64% Where Library Dollars Go Where Library Dollars Go Colony Park $29M Hampton at Oak Hill $20M Hampton at Oak Hill $20M 29 30 15 Austin History Center Campus Austin History Center Vision Plan Goals Preserve Historic Buildings Expand Public Access Increase Event Opportunities Create Scalable Funding Opportunities 31 32 7/24/2026 31 32 16 7/24/2026 Components Overview Fourth Floor – Administration Offices Photo Digitization Conservation Lab Meeting Room First Floor – Public Spaces Exhibits Classrooms Prefunction and Lobby Basement – Operations Archive and Crate Storage Cold Storage and Microfilm Workshop Mechanical Room Roof – Events and Amenities Event Space Shade Structure Green Space Component A Faulk Building Renovation Component B or E Outdoor Courtyard or Glass Venue Component C or D Gallery Restoration or Basement Expansion 33 A collaborative project with Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) to transform the Central Library parking garage into vibrant public art installations 17 33 34 Art For ALL Project Overview Collaborative project with ACME Multiple local artist creating murals Transforming several areas of the parking garage Enhancing Central Library though public art Building a more vibrant, welcoming community Approved Mural Concepts Bryanna Fleming – W Cesar Chavez Rex Hamilton – W Cesar Chavez 35 36 7/24/2026 35 36 18 Mural Map P1 P2 37 38 Thank You 7/24/2026 Approved Not Approved Pending Design Re-Submitted Design Not Viewed Design Not Submitted 37 38 19