Replacement In Kind of Existing Archive & Artifact Room HVAC Mechanical System
To hire qualified technicians to upgrade Dakota County Heritage Village's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).
Available upon request. grants@mnhs.org
Temperature and humidity levels will be maintained for maximum safety for the DCHV artifacts. The standards are: 68 degrees F., 55 percent maximum relative humidity for summer, 65 degrees F., 50 percent relative humidity in winter, and 65 - 68 degrees F., 50 - 55 percent relative humidity in the spring and fall. With the two PEM 2 data loggers, one on each level of the archive room, it will make it easy to check and maintain the required levels for maximum safety for all artifacts. In the short term, medium term and long term DCHV expects to prolong the life of the artifacts and also see energy savings due to the new and more efficient HVAC equipment.
Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org