The Feasibility Committee successfully completed the Foraker Group Pre-Development Program on September 23, 2010. The outcome of the Feasibility Committee’s pre-development efforts is a Project Development Plan (Appendices) for the new KPL project.  This information forms the basis of applications to funders for design and construction funds.

In Fall 2009, a Feasibility Committee was formed to determine how to develop a new Ketchikan Public Library that is feasible and sustainable for the community in the long term.  This evolving volunteer-based committee consists of a diverse group of Ketchikan residents, local library leadership, and representatives from commerce, governance, education and civic services.

The Foraker Group Pre-Development Program is facilitating the Committee through the critical pre-development activities to ensure the new library facility: 

• Meets a documented need
• Is consistent with strategic/community plans
• Considers opportunities for collaboration
• Is  affordable and fiscally sustainable
• Will not negatively impact the sustainability of the City of Ketchikan

Pre-development work will substantiate findings and advisory recommendations to the City of Ketchikan for consideration and action relative to advancing a new library facility.

It is anticipated the Committee will complete pre-development activities by mid-September 2010.

Committee Contact: Heidi Ekstrand