During a special meeting Thursday the Sedalia Public Library board approved a motion of intent to be included in the city’s upcoming bond, which will pay for nearly $1 million in repairs needed to fix the 111-year-old building.
In late July, cracks were found in the library’s western wall, prompting the closure of the entire building in late August due to safety concerns. As of early September, the entire west wing of the building, front section and foundation required major repairs at a cost of approximately $750,000.
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