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Library Project Remains Under Budget

BelmontJan 13, 20262 min read

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The Belmont Public Library project was reported to be approximately $500,000 under budget, with a total projected cost of $39.5 million, including $34.5 million in borrowing and $5.7 million raised. The committee also approved a $70,136 construction change order and a $1,268,371.50 construction payment.

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Public Library Building Committee

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The project remains financially below its budget while construction continues. The committee approved several project-related invoices and additional services, including expanded specialty signage and structural assessment work. A $3,000 request for a Benton Library assessment was tabled until the committee verifies whether it was already paid through the library operating budget.

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Approved the December 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously by roll call vote.
Approved payment of the UTS invoice for $13,254; an $11,900 credit will be applied to a future G&R billing.
Approved CHA invoice #38841-32 for $39,500.
Approved Oudens-Ello additional services AS-13 for construction administration work.
Tabled Oudens-Ello additional services AS-14, a $3,000 Benton Library assessment request, pending a review of payment records.
Approved Oudens-Ello additional services AS-15 for $2,500 in low compressive strength assessment work.
Approved AS-10.1 for $3,250 in additional specialty signage design services.
Approved Oudens-Ello invoice #2301-35 for a net payment of $47,047.74 after a $3,000 deduction.
Approved G&R Construction requisition invoice #21 for $1,268,371.50.
Approved G&R Construction Change Order #17 for $70,136, covering listed design, signage, accessibility, landscaping, and other construction changes.

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