Julie Parent
Columbus Reporter
The Columbus City Council discussed proposed senior center renovations during its May 24 meeting. The council originally received an estimate to do all of the cleaning and repairs the senior citizens requested for $14,149. The council asked for a second estimate, which was $5,171, to do some of the cleaning and repairs that were on the original list. The amount was still too high to do everything on the list. The seniors did not think their expectations to complete the work were unreasonable. However, the city cannot legally spend more for senior center expenses than the $3,600 of rent money it collects in one year. Mayor Dave Povolny suggested the seniors sign a two-year lease for $7,200. Then, the cleaning and repairs estimated at $5,171 could be completed. The people representing the senior center at the meeting agreed.broadstreet.zone(48036);
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