The committee discussed the 90% design submission, a step in the process that precedes the final bid set due in September. The meeting emphasized that the project remains financially on track, with the current estimates suggesting a $700,000 saving under the initial construction cost target of nearly $119 million. The design team explained that this result is due in part to real-world data influencing cost estimates, particularly in structural aspects. The team expressed optimism about including a photovoltaic system as an add-on, contingent on final budget evaluations.

Another topic was the approval of the total project budget, which includes construction, fees, and contingencies. The committee reviewed the budget figures, emphasizing the careful financial oversight that has allowed the project to remain within budgetary constraints, thus far preventing any financial overruns.

The meeting also addressed a potential change order concerning driveway and sidewalk regrading on William Street, which affects a local resident. The committee decided not to vote immediately due to insufficient information, opting instead to forward the matter to a subcommittee for further review and recommendation.