Gulfport Library Improvements Coming Soon

Expect to see rennovations at the Gulfport Public Library this year. Gulfport City Counilors unanimously approved a resolution accepting the grant Tuesday night.

The library will receive $180,000 through the Pinellas County Library Cooperative for upgrades to the restrooms, electrical system and reading areas throughout the building.

According to the City Manager's memo in the council agenda, the last time the library was rennovated was in 1994, nearly 20 years ago. "(It) is in need of updating spaces to better serve the changing nature of library services," the memo states.

The Gulfport Public Library currently has 6,605 resident patrons, or 54.94 percent of the city's population.

According to the City Manager's memo, the total project cost is estimated at $350,000, with the City of Gulfport Capitol Improvement Fund (from fiscal year 2014 and 2015) providing $101,000, the City of Gulfport Public Library (restricted) Special Revenue Fund providing $69,000 and the grant providing $180,000.

The project may be phased over time. The project will be included in the City Manager's proposed FY 2013-2014 Capitol Improvement Program Budget, for City Council's consideration and final project approval, according to the memo.

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