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City to use state preservation grant to inspect Carnegie Library dome, council approves further assessment

5709329 · September 3, 2025
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The council accepted a scope to use a $14,000 state historic preservation grant (matched by city funds) to start repairs at the Carnegie Library, authorized a local contractor to open a lower window for inspection, and asked staff to pursue the lower‑cost bidder for initial work and a follow‑up full bid.

The Vermillion City Council authorized staff to pursue a targeted inspection and initial repairs at the Carnegie Library using a 2024 historic preservation grant, and to contract with a lower‑cost bidder to open a lower window so contractors can assess the dome’s interior damage.

In 2024 the city received a $14,000 grant from the state historic preservation program that requires a local match. The city Budget included $30,000 for 2025 for work…

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