The Board of Estimates approved the study of a possible green roof for the soon-to-be remodeled Madison Central Public Library at a meeting Wednesday.
City Facilities and Sustainability Manager Jeanne Hoffman said the study does not recommend the city pursue an intensive green roof, which is like a rooftop community garden, for the library. This is due to financial limitations, according to the study.
However, the library could include an extensive green roof. An extensive roof is not for the public and is cheaper than an intensive rooftop, Hoffman said. Developers have been working to make sure the design is feasible given the budget.
""Our goal for this entire project is to come in on budget,"" Hoffman said.
Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, made a motion to include several recommendations from the community gardens committee.
Board members unanimously approved the motion.
Board members also approved to allocate additional funds to the Madison Police Department for reconstruction of the training facility.
Madison Police Chief Noble Wray said bids from donors came in Friday, but the construction cost, including the need to replace the roof, exceeds what the department thought they needed.
Wray said the department reallocated funds within the department and has $75,000 to go toward the completion of the project, which totals at $472,000.
Given the money brought in from the bids, MPD requested $397,000 to complete the first phase of the reconstruction.
Madison Police Captain Susan Williams said with the training center the department would no longer have to travel to the nearest facility in Dane County.
""The facility allows us to have everybody in one place,"" Williams said. ""It allows us to be an efficient department.""
The amendment will be up for final approval at the city council meeting April 19.
