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Niles Council approves History Center painting contract and America 250 grant for artifact restoration
Summary
Council approved a $9,670 painting contract for the History Center's Mansion Phase 3 and accepted a $4,750 America 250 grant from the Michigan DNR to restore iron artifacts at the Fort.
The City of Niles authorized two History Center items July 14: a $9,670 quote from Double M Painting Services of Dowagiac for Phase 3 work at the Mansion, and acceptance of an America 250 grant for $4,750 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to restore iron artifacts at the Fort. Council authorized the Mayor to sign both agreements; votes on each item were unanimous.
Councilmember Michael Thompson moved the painting contract; Councilmember Jessica Nelson moved acceptance of the America 250 grant. The meeting record notes that grant and contract costs will be covered by the grant and the America 250 award, respectively; the transcript does not include detailed restoration specifications or a project schedule.
