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Alma council lets library pursue bird‑safe glass bid #3 if funds are available
Summary
The council approved the library moving forward with bid #3 (alternate bird‑safe glass), noting an estimated additional cost of $30,235; approval is contingent on the project being under budget and paid from donations and other funds, with a decision expected in the next couple of weeks.
During Agenda Item 2 the council discussed the library’s preferred option for a recent construction/renovation bid. The library indicated it wants to accept bid #3, the alternate for bird‑safe glass, and council members discussed the source of funds needed to cover the estimated cost.
Councilmember David Earney asked where the funds would come from; the meeting record notes an estimated cost of $30,235 "assuming under budget from donations and other funds." Councilmember Perry Iberg moved that the library be allowed to move forward with the bird‑safe glass provided the work remains under budget and is paid from donations and other available funds. Councilmember Loren Mueller seconded the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote with all members voting yes and one member absent.
The transcript records that a final decision needs to be made within the next couple of weeks. The motion places the financial condition on the library’s preferred bid, rather than authorizing a specific payment source beyond the general contingencies recorded in the meeting minutes.
