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Council approves demolition and new shell for Umatilla Business Center after contractors uncover structural failures
Summary
After selective demolition revealed unreinforced masonry, hollow CMU walls and failing roof framing, the council approved a change‑order to demolish the existing post‑office shell and build a new shell in its place; staff said contingencies and federal funding arrangements will be used to proceed.
The Umatilla City Council voted to demolish the existing post‑office–era shell at the Umatilla Business Center and replace it with a new structural shell after contractors and the architect reported the old structure failed to meet safety and code expectations.
Why it matters: Councilors and staff framed the decision as a choice between continued, costly reinforcement of a failing 70‑year‑old structure and starting new to get a longer‑lasting facility that meets modern construction and inspection requirements. Staff said the project’s contingency and federal funders were being consulted and that the new shell would preserve the project program and meeting room function required by a linked EDA grant.
What the council approved: City staff and the contractor described multiple,…
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