Horizon West Updates
We’ll be sharing updates about the progress of our Horizon West Branch on this page. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.
April 11, 2024
Horizon West Project Budget Approved. Chief of Neighborhood Services Danielle King presented the Guaranteed Maximum Price and Project Budget for the Horizon West construction to the Orange County Library System Board of Trustees. She stated that due diligence was done to assess whether the figures are indeed in line with similar projects. A brief discussion ensued regarding the budget and the project. Vice President Benjamin, seconded by Trustee Cisneros Mejia, moved to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price with H.J. High Construction Company at an estimated cost of $18,300,000, to approve the Horizon West Branch Construction Budget of $27,275,000, and to authorize the Director/CEO to execute the Guaranteed Maximum Price contract with H.J. High Construction Company. Motion carried 4-0.
Updated 3/28/23
View the presentation from the Horizon West Branch Library Community Meeting.
Check out Horizon West Magazine's library page for a timeline of progress on the Horizon West Branch project.
Upcoming Events
Outreach Event: Arts and Crafts for adults in Horizon West
Waterleigh Phase 2 Clubhouse
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Join OCLS as we paint our very own flower pots! All supplies provided. Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Learn more>Library Pop-Up: Horizon West
Magic with Mark Alan
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! Visit the: Waterleigh Community Clubhouse 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop Winter Garden, FL 34787
Learn more>Library Pop-Up: Horizon West
Snake Education with a Twist
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! Visit the: Waterleigh Community Clubhouse 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop Winter Garden, FL 34787
Learn more>Outreach Event: Horizon West Book Club
Waterleigh Phase 2 Clubhouse
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join OCLS as we discuss our monthly book club book! Location: 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop, Winter Garden, FL, 34787.
Learn more>Library Pop-Up: Horizon West
Mad Science Dragon Adventure
Event Categories: Music, Movies, Live Performances
Enjoy a library program filled with fun for the whole family right in your own neighborhood! Visit the: Waterleigh Community Clubhouse 16150 Pebble Bluff Loop Winter Garden, FL 34787
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Pictured from left to right: Commissioner Nicole Wilson, Ross Piper (Borrelli + Partners), Sonny Fornoles (Borrelli + Partners), Jorge Borrelli (Borrelli + Partners), Danielle King (Chief Branch Officer), and Steve Powell (Library Director/CEO)
