. >> thank you commissioner moneyson.is an amazing partnership that we have established and we need to give credit where credit is due. because they manage the entire improvement program. it is my pleasure to welcome and introduce the director of public works, ed riskin. >> thank you. good afternoon, everyone, what a great turnout today. i think the richmond knows how to have a party and enjoy a saturday afternoon. mayor new some formed a partnership between the library and the department of public works and we've been working together, opening the branchs one after another. it is a extraordinary partnership. they bring their expertise of libraries. we bring our expertise of buildings and together we create great things. this one was particularly special for us in the department of public works. as you've heard, this is the biggest, busiest, oldest and most beautiful libraries in the system. for us to have the opportunity and honor to work here is something special. john thomas who along with -- along with jasmine cue wor