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July 16, 2010
July 16, 2010 - July 30, 2010
Volume XXXII, Issue 12
In This Issue...
New County Planning Director Wants a Clearer, Easier Process
Central Fire Plans Two-Tiered Pensions
Looking Toward November
Public Pensions: What They Cost and Why Reform is Looming
Scotts Valley Picks Library Contractor
County's First "Official" Graywater Systems Installed
One Large Retail Vacancy Filled, Another Waiting
Libraries' First Capital Campaign
911
What Is Happening In My Neighborhood?
Arts & Entertainment
Jackie Rocks – and Cares
Crimebeat
Crime Beat
Education
Watsonville High Principal Moves to District Post
Environment
Coasting Along California
Featured Pet
Health
Whooping Cough on Rise, Vaccine Available at County
Newsmakers
Salud Announces New CEO
Briske Joins Main Street Garden
Ekers Named Port Director
Opinions
Capitola Mayor Explains Lawsuit Decision
Sports
Cabrillo Crushers Take State Championship
July Celebrates Tennis and Running Athletes
Travel
Biking the Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Scotts Valley Picks Library Contractor
Plans to convert a former skating rink to Scotts Valley's new library branch continue to move ahead with the acceptance of a $2.6 million bid to complete the structure makeover on July 7.

DL Falk Construction of Hayward was the lowest of five bidders. Based on recommendations from its project management team, the city divided the project in the base remodel and several other optional features to be added if possible within the budget. They are included in the proposal.

Those include a teen platform, a bamboo hedge to help manage energy costs, end panels and tops for the stacks, skylights and a parking lot slurry coat.

"There have been real advantages to moving forward with this project in this economy," said Mayor Jim Reed.

In addition, the Scotts Valley Friends of the Library has offered to pay for a book wall and fireplace at $15,300.

Santa Cruz County will pay about $38,000 to retrofit the parking lot as a demonstration model for diverting storm water into a groundwater recharge system rather than storm sewers.

Other "green" features of the facility include environmentally friendly furnishings and carpets, maximized natural light and a shower for employees to encourage biking or walking to work.

Although the library portion of the building will be nearly three times the size of the current Scotts Valley branch, it is being designed to operate with the same staffing levels.

The city plans a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. on Aug. 14, timed to coincide with the annual city's Art & Wine Festival.
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