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Saginaw staff present $5.3 million conceptual plan to remodel John F. Keeter Library
Summary
City staff told the Saginaw City Council the John F. Keeter Library conceptual design is about 50% complete and estimated at roughly $5.3 million if all recommendations are included; staff said ARPA funds are identified and that final scope, HVAC options and a roof repair (estimated $300,000–$400,000) remain under review.
City staff presented a conceptual design and preliminary cost estimate for remodeling the John F. Keeter Library during the Saginaw City Council meeting.
“We have started the design process, conceptual design is about 50% complete,” said Jared Kersey, assistant director of public works, introducing the project and the firm's conceptual drawings. Kersey said the city will use a construction-manager-at-risk procurement for the build phase and that costs shown are estimates only.
Kersey said the full set of recommended items totaled about $5.3 million if the city selected every option in the concept. He told the council staff is reviewing each line item to identify…
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