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Consider approval for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment for the Cozby Library and Community Commons, in the amount of $622,583.89 as requested; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
...Summary
The library expansion project included the purchase of furnishings and fixtures for the new facility. This request is for furnishing the public spaces with new furniture, fixtures and equipment along with task chairs for staff and for public use.
Fiscal Impact:
On September 22, 2015, Council approved an overall project budget for the library expansion in the amount of $8,234,046. An allowance of $402,185 for furniture, fixtures and equipment was included in the overall project budget. Approximately $56,000 is available in the Friends of the Coppell Library Alana Fund. Budgeted contingency funds in the amount of $308,760 have not been used for the project. The proposed request for furnishings is over the allotted amount by $164,398.89.
Funds will be provided by the ½% CRDC Sales Tax, the General Fund designated Fund Balance, and The Friends of the Coppell Library’s Alana Fund.
Staff Recommendation:
The Library Department recommends approval of this item. Approval of this item by the CRDC will be requested during their meeting scheduled for July 13, 2016.
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Sustainable City Government
Community Wellness and Enrichment