Summary
A $114,667 boiler replacement at the Bennett Library split council — McCullough and McDonnell insisted on competitive bidding per the city's own ordinance, while DPW argued extending the Sandberg Library contractor's pricing saves time before heating season.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$114,667 from budgeted funds, with residents arguing comparable boilers could cost 25% less.
Library users get a reliable heating system before winter.
Critics say skipping competitive bidding costs taxpayers and erodes procurement standards.
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