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City staff seek $832,000 to seal West Palm Beach City Hall after repeated leaks
Summary
City staff told the West Palm Beach City Commission that an engineering report recommends targeted sealing and repairs at City Hall at an estimated cost of $832,000 to stop recurring leaks and avoid greater maintenance and productivity losses; commissioners discussed using discretionary unassigned fund balance but made no final decision.
City staff told the West Palm Beach City Commission on July 7 that an engineering study recommends targeted sealing and repairs at City Hall at an estimated cost of $832,000 to stop recurring interior leaks that have disrupted operations.
The recommended work, presented by Mr. Guzman, would remove deteriorated caulking, repair and level stone, reseal window and metal junctions and apply water repellent so the structure “could last anywhere from 15 to 20 years to be leak proof,” Guzman said, citing the engineering firm’s findings.
The work matters because the leaks have affected multiple departments and triggered frequent facilities work orders. Guzman said the facilities team logged 30 work orders tied to leakage from August 2018 through December 2020, and that heavy rainfall causes service calls that can force staff from offices while areas are dried and…
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