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Committee forwards low bid for City Hall/library steam conversion and advances a set of routine approvals
Summary
The committee recommended awarding the City Hall and library steam conversion to the low bidder and sent the financing resolution to the full council. It also moved a one‑year stormwater rate adjustment to council and approved several routine items including a fire safety partnership, a minerals license amendment, a joint powers agreement for BCA background checks, hiring three patrol officers, summer rec hiring notices and a technical annexation correction.
City engineer Matt Reed told the committee that four bids were opened for the City Hall and library steam‑to‑heat conversion project and that the low bid, from Independence Heating and Cooling, was close to the estimate (about $2,739,000). Reed recommended awarding the contract to the low bidder and councilors asked questions about schedule, contingency stipulations for temporary heating and the city’s plan to finance remaining costs.
Staff described a financing pathway that could include utility loans to cover the library portion, grants and a bond for the remaining city hall shortfall; staff estimated the city might…
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