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. g�-I <br /> Museam Committee Report 4/5/00 <br /> 1 <br /> Summary <br /> The San Mateo County Historical Museum on Broadway has two WPA additions <br /> on it. The Fiscal Building facing Broadway and the Annex facing Hamilton. There are <br /> two options available and the County would like our input and potential assistance. <br /> Option 1) Keep the two buildings, retrofit and renovate the Fiscal Building for an <br /> art museum with Ruth Waters (of ARTshare) and the Silicon Valley Art Museum <br /> Committee. <br /> Option 2) Tear down FiscaI Building, renovafie former entry to Historicai <br /> Museum, convert the open space into a park. The small annex could be torn <br /> down or retrofit for earthquake standards (approximately $1,200,000). <br /> Factors <br /> Rough Costs: (Keep in mind that costs have risen 1-2 million since these estimates.) <br /> $5,300,000 -Do earthquake retro fit of WPA structures, use Fiscal Bldg. for art <br /> museum. <br /> $3,300,000 - Tear dov�m WPA struchtres, renovate museum entry, landscape. <br /> Arguments for removaL• <br /> 1. Make the Museum more attactive and financially viable. <br /> Separate study by Historical Museum consultants recommends planned restoration <br /> of -original building, removal of WPA addition from front which would lend site to <br /> civic activities. Original fa�ade and dome make impressive entrance for city visitors. <br /> It would be visually attractive and easier to find funding for museum restoration <br /> rather than refurbishing the WPA structures. Consultants are from Stanford <br /> Business School's Alumni Consulting Team. <br /> 2. Redwood City gains impressive visual appeal for Broadway. This also provides <br /> needed open space which is especially important if the Cinema goes through. <br /> � 3. If th� building stays and doesn't get renovated for Art Museum it will became <br /> storage and not assist in downtown revitalization. <br /> Arguments for keeping: <br /> 1. Art Museum could be a draw for the downtown. Museums atlract visitors. <br /> Ruth Waters interested in creating the Silicon Valley Art Museum. She is seeking <br /> funding from foundation's and art collections but doesn't have any hazd <br /> commitments at this time. ETrade may be major sponsor for collection. Note: on <br /> May 26� in Sacramento the Preservation Dept. will be making a determination of <br /> historical value of the WPA structures. <br /> Recummendation <br /> 1. Work with the County to have the Fiscal Building demolished, front of Historical <br /> Museum restored and park restored. <br /> � _ ._. __ __. .. T ._. _ <br />