Council approves RFP to seek design services for downtown library rehab

The Common Council authorized staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for professional design services related to Portage County's downtown library, a city-owned building. Councilors described the building as needing rehabilitation and emphasized coordination between the specific library RFP and the city's broader facility-planning efforts.

Council members thanked staff for clarifying how the targeted library RFP will complement larger facility studies; the motion to release the RFP passed by roll call. No budget figures were discussed at the meeting; staff said the RFP is intended to refine project needs and identify design teams.