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Finance Committee approves $36,002 design contract for Library Phase 4 renovation; $380,000 construction estimated
Summary
The committee authorized the city manager to sign a $36,002.50 contract for design services for Phase 4 of the public library renovation, with staff estimating approximately $380,000 for construction; the project focuses on the children's area, public restrooms and portions of the administration wing.
The Homewood 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, which staff said will concentrate on the children’s area, three public restrooms (two to be made ADA‑compliant) and portions of the administration wing.
The committee was told the estimated construction cost to be included in budget hearings is about $380,000; the committee approved the contract and a budget transfer to create a dedicated bond account for Library Phase 4 work.
Why it matters: renovating children's spaces and adding ADA‑compliant restrooms affects summer programming and building accessibility; design authorization moves the project from planning into the contract/design phase prior to bidding.
Michelle (filling in for Judith) and staff described the scope and timeline. Committee members said Phase 3 construction was timed to finish by May 2026 to allow summer reading programming; Phase 4 design and construction scheduling was discussed with that programming calendar in mind.
Outcome: The committee voted to authorize the city manager to sign the design contract (motion made and seconded); the vote was 4–0 in favor. Staff reported a budget amendment to move bond funds into a new Library Phase 4 account to fund design and future construction.
Discussion vs. decision: the committee approved the design contract and budget transfer; final construction contracts and schedules will be resolved during the budget process and subsequent procurement.
Ending: With design services authorized, staff will proceed with design documents and prepare the project for the construction procurement phase, with construction funding to be finalized during budget hearings.
