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Library staff outline seismic retrofit progress, deferred Columbia project and planned branch upgrades
Summary
Staff updated the committee on seismic retrofit projects (Green Lake completed; University branch under construction and expected to reopen in fall), several major roof and HVAC upgrades, and a $5M Columbia seismic retrofit deferred this year to preserve hours and staffing.
Seattle Public Library staff told the Feb. 19 committee that the 2019 levy financed a range of building maintenance projects—major seismic retrofits, routine maintenance, and capital replacements—and that some large projects were deferred to preserve service levels.
Rob Gannon reviewed maintenance categories and highlighted seismic work: two seismic retrofit projects were…
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