The $76.8 million, 138-bed nursing home for veterans would be built near Augusta hospital.

The Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western is due for $1.1 million paint job, parts of which are expected to bring loud noise to the low downtown bridge and its neighbors.

While no vote was taken Thursday, the council appears to support the city manager’s conclusion that the project is worth the risk of having to spend money later to comply with future state rules.

In preparing to close on the deal and accept the gift of the land, an attorney flagged a provision of the project agreement as potentially obligating the city to spend money to stay in compliance with state regulations and policies.