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Council defers Uptown Library roof replacement contract after historic-preservation questions
Summary
Council members deferred the award of a $71,200 Uptown Library roof replacement contract to allow Historic Preservation Commission review and answer outstanding questions about materials and schedule.
The common council voted to defer action on an award for the Uptown Library roof replacement (project 20-51532) after aldermen raised outstanding historic-preservation and materials questions.
Public Works had recommended awarding the rebid to The Gardner Company Inc. for $71,200. During the Oct. 20 meeting Alderperson John Moore (Second District) said he learned that the building is historic and urged the council to ensure materials are appropriate. Moore asked for “sensitivity” to the building’s historic…
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