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Milledgeville council approves $1.38 million construction contract and $550,000 county payout for Mary Benson Library renovation
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement to accept a one-time $550,000 county payout and authorized a $1,382,375 construction contract with Dyer Construction for renovations to the Mary Benson Memorial Library.
The Milledgeville City Council on Jan. 14 approved a one-time $550,000 county payment and awarded Dyer Construction a $1,382,375 contract to renovate the Mary Benson Memorial Library.
City Manager Griffin told the council the library had secured a $950,000 state grant but that renovation estimates had risen above $1.4 million; the one-time county payout would cover a portion of the shortfall and leave contingency room. "I can't think of anything better to use this money for than renovations of the Mary Benson Library Building," Griffin said as he introduced the intergovernmental agreement amendment.
Will Stanford of BTBB Incorporated Architects presented the design concept for the two‑story, roughly 18,900‑square‑foot building: moving the main entrance to the north (parking lot) side, relocating the local history room to the first floor, adding a community meeting room for after‑hours use, and improving exits and safety in the children's area. Stanford said the design was developed with cost options and that the contractor and subs were prepared to begin work when the temporary relocation of services was arranged.
The council voted by roll call to adopt the resolution authorizing the IGA amendment (clerk roll call recorded six "Aye" responses) and separately approved the resolution to authorize a construction agreement with Dyer Construction Inc. The council also approved language establishing Dyer as the contractor for the project.
Council members and staff discussed the need to relocate library services during construction; Griffin said the annex would serve as the temporary location and that timing must account for elections scheduled later in the year.
The approvals on Jan. 14 included: the intergovernmental agreement amendment to accept the $550,000 county payout, and the construction agreement with Dyer Construction for $1,382,375. The library system previously received a $950,000 state grant toward the project. The council did not give a start date beyond stating the contractor was ready to begin once temporary relocation logistics were in place.
The resolutions passed by unanimous voice/roll-call votes. The council directed staff to proceed with contract finalization and to plan for temporary library operations during construction.
