Accept $9.7 million state grant to renovate Richmond Main Library

Main Library RenovationBudget

In Plain English

The Main Library opened in 1949 and has significant maintenance problems including missing floor tiles, broken windows, and poor air quality. The state grant covers major renovations to fix building systems that haven't been updated since 1948. If approved, the city contributes $4.9 million in matching funds from federal pandemic relief money and other sources.

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