Summary
A $426,300 project replaces the observatory's telescope with a modern PlaneWave system, funded by state capital dollars, a local astronomy club gift, and park funds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract capped at $426,300.
Residents and students who use the observatory for astronomy programming.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
A contract to build an 18-space parking lot at the Schoonover Observatory, paid with state capital budget and parks funds, targeted for completion by summer 2027.
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 13, 2026
A $426,300 project replaces the observatory's telescope with a modern PlaneWave system, funded by state capital dollars, a local astronomy club gift, and park funds.
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
A $100,000 state capital allocation would fund improvements to the Schoonover Observatory, which offers astronomy and science programming for residents and students.
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