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Council approves DUP Museum window repairs; city to cover about $8,000 after grant
Summary
The council approved contracting Jones Painting & Glass to replace historic museum windows; the project estimate arrived at $16,005.37, and with a roughly $7,000 grant the city expects to cover about $8,002.70.
Council discussed a grant-supported project to replace six large, deteriorating windows at the DUP Museum. Roger (presenter) said a grant of about $7,000 had been secured but the low-end estimate for the full project came in higher than originally anticipated. "This morning, it was $16,005.37," he said, adding that installation will add additional cost and that the city would need to pay the remainder up front.
Staff recommended choosing Jones Painting & Glass for the work because its Marvin fiberglass-with-wood-interior windows meet historic-preservation details and should reduce future moisture problems associated with older metal frames. Council moved to approve the bid from Jones Painting & Glass and asked staff to pursue additional grant funding; the motion passed on a recorded voice vote with all members present voting yes.
Why it matters: replacing failing historic windows will help preserve the museum building and reduce long-term maintenance and energy costs, but the city will need to allocate an unbudgeted match (about $8,000) or reassign line items to cover the expense.
