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Council approves Phase 2A repairs for Leech Library, authorizes expendable‑fund transfer
Summary
Council approved Phase 2A building‑envelope repairs for the Leech Library and authorized use of FY26 operating funds plus up to $125,000 from the expendable maintenance trust to address urgent roof and envelope problems.
Library staff asked the council to fund Phase 2A of a multi‑phase building‑envelope repair program. Phase 2A addresses winter roof issues, rooftop‑unit placement, interim humidity controls (including rented cooling and glycol in heating lines) and prioritized exterior envelope repairs identified in earlier investigative work.
The total estimate for Phase 2A is $572,461; staff proposed drawing on FY26 unexpended operating funds plus, if needed, up to $125,000 from the expendable maintenance trust. Council approved the request and the trust transfer order in two separate votes.
Next steps: staff will proceed with engineering and immediate interim measures while planning a larger Phase 2B (likely a warrant article) that would be funded and scheduled for FY28 and could require voter approval.
