Memorandum
REPORT TO:
City Commission
FROM:
Jon Henderson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT:
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Agreement Accepting a Donation in the Amount of $609,250.25 from the Bozeman Public Library Friends and Foundation for Construction Services for the Children's Room Renovation Project
MEETING DATE:
September 22, 2026
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:
Agreement - Agency/Non-profit
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Letter of Agreement Accepting a Donation in the Amount of $609,250.25 from the Bozeman Public Library Friends and Foundation for Construction Services for the Children's Room Renovation Project
STRATEGIC PLAN:
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bozeman is partnering with the Bozeman Public Library Friends and Foundation and the Bozeman Public Library Board of Trustees for renovation of the Children's Room with a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the appropriate roles and responsibilities for all parties approved on March 3, 2026.
The Bozeman Public Library Friends and Foundation has generously offered to fund the project up to $1,000,000, in addition to funds from the Gallatin County annual capital contribution and the Library Depreciation Fund. $282,880 has been previously allocated to support both Phase 1 (concept design) and Phase 2 (final design), with this agreement formalizing the transfer of funds necessary to support Phase 3 (construction). A subsequent agreement and transfer of additional funds needed to complete the project may be necessary.
Additional information about the project can be found on the City's Engage Bozeman website.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
As directed by the City Commission.
FISCAL EFFECTS:
This agreement accepts $609,250.25 to be allocated in support of the project.