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Council approves $92,339.69 purchase of laser projection system for Normal Theatre
Summary
The Normal Town Council approved a $92,339.69 purchase agreement with Strong Technical Services for a laser projection system for the Normal Theatre on Jan. 21, 2025.
The Normal Town Council voted to approve a purchase agreement with Strong Technical Services for a new laser projection system for the Normal Theatre at its Jan. 21, 2025 meeting. The contract amount recorded in the spoken record is $92,339.69.
Councilmember Miss Smith pulled the item from the omnibus to ask about the system’s format compatibility and expected useful life. A staff member, Ms. Breese, responded, citing information provided by Cultural Arts Director Ms. Wissman: “If I recall correctly, I think in terms of useful life, about 20,000 films averaging about 2 hours per film, so that is a while,” and said the system “provides a much sharper picture and viewing for the audience.” The transcript attributes the useful‑life estimate to information from Ms. Wissman as relayed by Ms. Breese.
After brief discussion, the council called the roll. Mayor Coos, Missus Lorenz, Miss Harris, Mister Byers, Miss Smith, Mister Preston and Mister McCarthy each voted “aye,” and the chair announced the item approved. The transcript does not record who moved or seconded the motion by full name.
The transcript names the vendor as Strong Technical Services and records the amount as $92,339.69; the spoken record does not specify the funding source or installation schedule. The council moved on to other agenda business after the vote.
