Fiscal Note
This resolution reallocates funding from one Madison Public Library project to other Library capital projects. No new funds are required.
This action does, however, require an amendment to the 2015 Adopted Capital Budget, as follows:
(25,000) 10009-50-150 Hawthorne Library HVAC
12,000 Goodman South Madison Library Cameras
5,500 10023-50-150 Meadowridge Library Technology Infrastructure
5,000 All Libraries fiber optic splicing costs
2,500 Hawthorne Library Air Hand Dryers
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Amending the 2015 Adopted Capital Budget to reallocate funding from Hawthorne Library HVAC to various other Library capital expenses.
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The estimate for the Library’s portion of HVAC work at Hawthorne Library was $50,000. Approximately half that amount will resolve Hawthorne Library HVAC requirements.
Concurrently, criminal incidents have increased at Goodman South Madison Library, necessitating the need for a camera security system. The bid through the City’s vendor for full camera coverage is $12,000.
The Library was informed this spring that up to three Libraries will receive fiber optic connections in 2015, and the Library estimates $5,000 in associated costs.
In an effort to reduce plumbing incidents and lower operating costs relating to paper products, the Library will initiate hand dryers for paper towel replacements at Hawthorne Library, which has had numerous and costly plumbing back ups. The Library estimates $2,500 for this work.
The Meadowridge Library, which opened in September 2014, still lacks certain technology (demonstration cameras and monitors). The Library estimates $5,500 for this installation.
WHEREAS City Engineering originally estimated the Library’s portion of HVAC replacements at Hawthorne Library at $50,000, only approximately half that amount will be necessary; and,
WHEREAS since the Adoption of the 2015 Capital Budget four critical ...
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