# Hamilton council approves Revitalization and Reinvigoration of the Barton Branch of the Hamilton Public Library... 15-0

The motion carried 15 to 0, with 1 absent at the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting.

Published: 2026-08-07T19:26:01.248Z
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## Record

Meeting: Council
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Item: Motion,
Result: Carried 15-0
Time on this item: About 63 minutes
In the recording: 4:23:33

## Report

Hamilton council voted 15 to 0, with 1 absent on Revitalization and Reinvigoration of the Barton Branch of the Hamilton Public Library... at its Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting. The motion carried.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

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community service areas, general facilities, safety and security features, and the children’s area; WHEREAS, these enhancements would renew the branch, improve accessibility and functionality, enhance user safety, and provide an improved experience for library members of all ages; WHEREAS, the proposed upgrades would contribute to community learning, reduce ongoing maintenance requirements, and may reduce costs associated with security and disposable supplies through strategic capital and leasehold improvements; and, WHEREAS, the total estimated cost of the proposed improvements to the Barton Branch is $190,000. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: (a) That the Public and Community Service Enhancements at the Barton Branch, including furnishings, technology supports, and public‑use amenities be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $18,000 be approved; (b) That the Facilities Enhancements at the Barton Branch, including flooring, shelving, ceiling tiles, painting, and exterior appearance improvements be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $122,000 be approved; (c) That the Safety and Security Enhancements at the Barton Branch, including washroom upgrades and key‑scan access improvements be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $20,000 be approved; (d) That the Children’s Area Upgrades at the Barton Branch, including interactive features, furnishings, and learning spaces be funded from the Ward 3 Capital Re-Investment Reserve #108053 at an upset limit, including contingency, not to exceed $30,000 be approved; and, (e) That the General Manager and City Clerk be authorized to execute any required agreement(s) and ancillary documents, with such terms and conditions in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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This item comes up about 4:23:33 into the [meeting recording](https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=e3ceff50-dee3-4403-9a7b-09ddd04416d5). The meeting stayed on it for about 63 minutes. The recording is the city's own. Local Wire does not transcribe it or attribute remarks from it.

Every figure above comes from the [official minutes](https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220) and the recorded vote they contain. The roll call shows how each member voted.

## Sources

[1] Council Minutes - May 13, 2026: Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220
[2] Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (City of Hamilton eSCRIBE meeting record) — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e3ceff50-dee3-4403-9a7b-09ddd04416d5&lang=English