Larry Klein
Mayor
Omar Din
Vice Mayor
Russ Melton
Councilmember
Alysa Cisneros
Councilmember
Richard Mehlinger
Councilmember
Murali Srinivasan
Councilmember
Linda Sell
Councilmember
May 3, 2023
Building Grant Library Facili�es Improvement Program
California State Library
914 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Building Forward Library Facili�es Improvement Program Funding Request of $4 million from the City of Sunnyvale for Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center Construc�on Dear Building Forward Grant Administrators:
On behalf of the City of Sunnyvale, we respec�ully submit a Building Forward Library Facili�es Improvement Program funding request for $4,000,000 to build the Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center located at 760 Lakechime Drive.
The City and two local school districts are partnering to build this 20,000 square foot facility. It will be a primary resource for literacy, learning and wellness for north Sunnyvale. This area currently has less access to services. Its diverse popula�on also has income and educa�on inequi�es. The new Library will address this by suppor�ng educa�on, skill development and personal growth. This will strengthen quality of life and contribute to a healthy local economy.
This project will:
• Leverage local resources provided by the City and two school districts • Foster crea�ve expression, educa�on, skill development, and personal enrichment for all ages
• Create a community hub to help residents shape their quality of life • Contribute to healthy living and stronger neighborhoods • Achieve sustainability goals with LEED Gold design
Th
ank you for considering our request. Please do not hesitate to contact me or Michelle Perera, Director Library and Recrea�on Services at [email protected] if you have any ques�ons.
Sincerely,
La
rry Klein
Mayor
cc: City Council
Kent Steffens, City Manager
Teri Silva, Assistant City Manager
Michelle Perera, Director Library and Recrea�on Services Attachment 10