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Coral Springs approves $3.4 million downtown Museum of Art buildout after heated debate
Summary
After questions about rising costs and funding sources, the commission approved a $3,327,180 ($+ $100,000 contingency) buildout of the Museum of Art downtown, with a 3–2 vote and CRA and landlord contributions to help cover the shortfall.
The Coral Springs City Commission narrowly approved a downtown buildout of the Coral Springs Museum of Art on a 3–2 vote after several commissioners questioned the project’s rising cost.
Project presenter Mike McNally described the plan to convert a former gymnasium into a premiere gallery with movable walls, improved acoustics, specialized drywall finish, new flooring and a small cafe. The low bid from Daniel O'Connell and Sons arrived at $3,327,180 with a $100,000 miscellaneous allowance under the city's control. The…
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