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Library board shifts key‑card project to 2029 in five‑year capital plan
Summary
Mosquito Library Board amended and approved the proposed five‑year capital plan, moving $40,000 for a key‑card access system to 2029 to ease near‑term security and cash‑flow planning; the plan and amendment passed by voice vote.
The Mosquito Library Board amended the proposed five‑year capital plan July 15 to move $40,000 allocated for a key‑card access system from an earlier year into 2029 and then approved the revised plan.
A board member moved the amendment to prioritize security hardware timing and smooth out year‑to‑year dollar amounts in the capital schedule; another member seconded the amendment. The board approved the amendment by voice vote and then voted to adopt the full five‑year capital plan as amended.
Staff reviewed the capital plan line items that follow: phased parking‑lot replacement (front lot in 2026–2027 sequence), a new roof (2027), a condenser replacement (2028), a two‑part project in 2029 and light‑pole replacements. Board members asked about bidding and cost estimates for light‑pole replacements and staff described plans to coordinate procurement with the city so the library’s project can piggyback on larger city bids where feasible.
Staff said bids or quotes will be sought as part of project planning, and that preliminary line estimates may change over time; a board member suggested moving the key‑card work to 2029 to improve cash‑flow and prioritization. The board’s voice‑vote approval did not include a recorded roll call in the transcript.
Less critical details: staff noted that some light poles have been replaced as they failed and that the remaining fixtures differ in color and age; the board discussed the option of switching exterior fixtures fully to LED when funding is available.
