{"id":16945,"date":"2021-07-26T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T19:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?post_type=press-release&#038;p=16945"},"modified":"2021-08-13T15:55:23","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T19:55:23","slug":"orange-county-library-board-to-work-with-city-of-orlando-and-orange-county-on-a-concept-to-develop-library-branches-in-horizon-west-lake-nona","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/media-advisories\/press-releases\/2021\/07\/orange-county-library-board-to-work-with-city-of-orlando-and-orange-county-on-a-concept-to-develop-library-branches-in-horizon-west-lake-nona\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County Library Board to work with City of Orlando and Orange County on a concept to develop library branches in Horizon West, Lake Nona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Concept would make it possible for library to build branches in both communities at the same time<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-16946 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/OCLS-Library-Logo.png\" alt=\"Orange County Library System Logo\" width=\"189\" height=\"129\" \/>ORLANDO, Florida \u2013<\/strong> Orange County Library System\u2019s Board of Trustees, the City of Orlando and Orange County have agreed to pursue a plan to work together to build new library branches in Horizon West and Lake Nona. Both communities have been requesting that the library build new branches to serve their growing populations, but the library has not had the funds to construct two facilities at the same time. A new concept put forth by the city and county at the library\u2019s July 8 board meeting would help the library secure locations in both areas and make it possible to begin work on two branches at once.<\/p>\n<p>According to a presentation from the city and county, the city of Orlando would design and construct the Lake Nona Branch as part of a new government center proposed for Dowden Road. Design and construction would be at the city\u2019s expense, and the facility would be leased to the library upon its completion. In Horizon West, the library would have a ground lease for portion of a parcel off Hamlin Groves Trail where it would design and construct a new library. The branch would share parking and outdoor space with adjacent county recreation and community facilities. The proposal would save the library from having to make the upfront capital outlay in Lake Nona, and it would create long-term cost savings in Horizon West by sharing parking, outdoor areas and other amenities with nearby county facilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe library has long had an interest in expanding services in Lake Nona and Horizon West, but it was not in our budget to purchase land and begin construction in two locations at once,\u201d said Library Director\/CEO Mary Anne Hodel. \u201cThis plan would make it possible to do exactly that, and to give both communities libraries that we can be proud of. We are grateful to the city and county for coming to the table with this innovative proposal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis partnership is a true collaborative effort between the city, Orange County and the library to work toward a creative solution to benefit all residents through investments in important community amenities,\u201d said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. \u201cThrough the development of the new government center we\u2019ll be able to bring more services out into the community and it\u2019s connection with the library will allow us help extend more education opportunities for our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lake Nona and Horizon West projects will, through combined resources, save taxpayer money and provide convenient library locations for residents in multiple communities,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings.\u00a0\u201cThis partnership is another example of how collaboration helps us build a community that works for everyone by having more local learning and education options for our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe decision to co-locate the Lake Nona Library with the City of Orlando\u2019s southeast government center is a great example of combining taxpayer resources for the benefit of the entire community,\u201d said Orlando Commissioner District 1 Jim Gray. &#8220;I&#8217;m grateful for the collaboration and partnership with our other government agencies, Orange County and the Orange County Library System, to help bring these increased amenities and additional services to our residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Board of Trustees approved a motion to pursue working with the city and county on both locations, but the concept is contingent upon approval by all parties. An agreement is expected to come before the Library Board, Orange County Commission and the Orlando City Council before the end of 2021 for approval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>LEARN.\u00a0GROW.\u00a0CONNECT.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concept would make it possible for library to build branches in both communities at the same time ORLANDO, Florida \u2013 Orange County Library System\u2019s Board of Trustees, the City of Orlando and Orange County have agreed to pursue a plan to work together to build new library branches in Horizon West and Lake Nona. 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