A four-phased plan: Water-logged City Hall Annex to see repairs

Significant repairs are in order at the City Hall Annex.

During a routine monthly facility inspection, water damage in a janitors closet was discovered and after digging deeper, a significant amount of structural damage and water damage was discovered.

A further full building assessment showed significant water levels inside the interior walls in several locations in the city council chamber. Tests revealed that the exterior stucco walls have been absorbing water for years, resulting in wood rot and water damage.

During their Feb. 17 city council meeting, city leaders gave City Manager Greg Kisela the green light to enter into a contract with Disaster Response Team to perform repairs at the Annex for an amount up to $70,000. The city will also enter into a contract with Capstone, Inc., for environmental inspection and certification in the amount of $3,000.

Kisela told the council they wouldnt know the full extent of the damages until they peel the building.

The repairs will be done in four phases.

The first phase calls for the collection and removal of all damaged interior items that cannot be cleaned. Phase two involves stucco removal (approximately 4 feet up from the ground) and the installation of new stucco.

Phase three will see a thorough cleaning of the council chambers, which includes the HVAC system, carpet, walls, ceiling, kitchen and all other affected areas. The final phase will be repairs to drywall, wood, texture and paint.

City staff will perform as much of the interior work as possible to save money, Kisela told his colleagues.

Were anticipating a six week repair time, he said.

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A four-phased plan: Water-logged City Hall Annex to see repairs