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Council committee approves $36,002 design contract for library Phase 4 renovations; construction estimated at $380,000
Summary
Finance committee approved authorization for the city manager to sign a $36,002.50 contract for design services for Library Phase 4 (children's area, restrooms and admin improvements); staff said estimated construction cost is about $380,000 and funds will be moved between bond accounts.
Homewood 'The finance committee on Aug. 4 authorized the city manager to sign a $36,002.50 contract for design services for Phase 4 of the library renovation project and noted an estimated construction budget of about $380,000, to be funded by a bond-account transfer.
Staff said Phase 4 work will focus on the children's area, renovate three public restrooms (making two ADA-compliant) and include some administrative space updates; the project timeline targets completion before May 2026 to support summer reading programs. The committee heard that architect Davis will perform design work and that staff plan a budget amendment to move bond funds into a new Library Phase 4 account.
Action: committee members moved and seconded the manager's contract authorization; the motion passed (vote recorded as 4-0 in committee). Staff will include the $380,000 construction estimate in budget hearings and complete design work as authorized.
Why it matters: The renovations address ADA accessibility in restrooms and improvements to the children's area ahead of a summer reading season; design authorization will allow staff to proceed to final construction costing and budgeting.
