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REQUEST FOR ACTION <br />1'o Item Number <br />City Council 5.4. <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Administration November 3, 2008 Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation <br /> Director <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Request Authorization for Installation of New Fireplace Insert Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator <br />at Library Reviewed by <br />Action Requested <br />Request authorization for installation of new fireplace insert at library. <br />Background/Discussion <br />The original fireplace insert at the library was electric because a gas line was not planned due the <br />geothermal heat source of the building. Feedback form the public has been that the electric fireplace is <br />disappointing. Staff researched other electric products and concluded that none of them will provide the <br />desired effect. The Library Board requested staff to investigate a gas alternative. <br />At the October 28, 2008 Library Board meeting, the Board voted to recommend to City Council that a <br />new fireplace be installed. <br />Attached please find prelirninary shop drawings and images for a gas fireplace insert for the library. <br />Installation includes the following: <br />^ Shop Drawings and Permits <br />^ Stainless tapered burner with heat treated rocks <br />^ Replace old glass with tempered high heat glass <br />^ Power vent and chimney <br />^ Ram Cap <br />Financial Impact <br />Cost for fireplace and installation $13,526 <br />CenterPoint Energy gas line installation $3,526 <br />Installation of interior gas supply line $1,000 <br />Total project cost $17,811 <br />This project can be funded using the library fund reserves. <br />Attachments <br />^ Fireplace Quote <br />^ Preliminary drawings <br />^ Fireplace burner image <br />C:ADocuments and Settings\jmiller\Loca1 Settings\Temposary Internet Files\OLK3E\L.ibxary Fireplace Request Memo.doc <br />