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Council approves emergency repairs to Fire Station 272 after contractor quote flags masonry issues
Summary
A walk-on item approved June 11 authorizes up to $35,325 for Roxas Roofing to repair masonry that is separating and cracking on Fire Station 272; staff said the building is out of warranty and legal review of possible recourse against the original builder is underway.
The Town of Whitestown on June 11 approved an emergency expenditure to repair masonry at Whitestown Fire Station 272, authorizing payments not to exceed $35,325 to Roxas Roofing.
Deputy Chief Greg Lanham told the council the department received a quote from Roxas Roofing to address two problem areas: a south-facing wall on the station tower that “is pulling away from the building and needs to be taken down, restructured, and put back up,” and a west-facing wall on a second-floor patio showing a significant mortar crack. Lanham said the town is out of warranty on the building but that Roxas’ inspection suggested improper anchors or ties may have been used originally; staff said legal and the chief are discussing potential recourse with the original builder, identified in the discussion as Graber.
Council members emphasized the safety risk and supported the walk-on placement on the agenda. The motion to approve the expenditure not to exceed $35,325 carried by voice vote, recorded as 5-0.
Council and staff said pursuing later recovery of costs from the original installer would not be precluded by approving the repairs now; they described the current action as “self-help” to secure the building and protect public safety.
