Officials with the Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield say they’re seeking emergency approval of funding for roof repairs in hopes of avoiding a lengthy delay with the upcoming change in city administration.
Kidzeum director Leah Wilson says the leaking roof is not affecting current operations – but it is impacting the portion of the building that is undergoing a big renovation, for which grant funding was already approved.
The museum has already obtained bids for roof replacement, but those bids will soon expire – and unless aldermen approve the $88,000 grant Tuesday night, Kidzeum is concerned about starting from scratch with incoming Mayor Misty Buscher, who takes office Friday.
Wilson notes that Mayor Jim Langfelder has been a big supporter of the project, and she hopes to tie up loose ends before he leaves office.
