City Hall limestone wall panels and decorative coping stones are moving from their original positions and cracking the mortar joints. The result is water infiltration through the joints and into the building. Subsequently, the metal anchors are rusting and beginning to fail, resulting in more movement of the panels. Killis Almond, along with a stone mason, has provided a proposal to remove and reattach panels in several locations (where we have the most water infiltration). Once the stone is removed, they will ensure that the proposed reattachment is proper and secure. An initial-design build project was undertaken in 2019 and 2020. It allowed the contractor and Killis to see what was actually happening with the rusting stone anchors. Some modifications were made to the methods and materials used for this initial phase. Future construction phases will likely not require adjustments in methods or materials. Extensive scaffolding is required and the use of a crane onsite for extended periods. A continuous construction project will reduce the cost of mobilization and moving scaffolding and cranes. This project is included in the city's fy 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. As of September 28, 2023, further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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