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Clearwater board hears timeline for rebuilding Beach Library after Hurricane Helene flooding
Summary
Library director told the Library Advisory Board the Beach Library and recreation center were water-damaged by Hurricane Helene and that staff will follow Parks & Recreationtimelines; council approval, FEMA reimbursement and insurance will determine schedule and budget.
Library Director Jen (last name not specified) told the Library Advisory Board of the City of Clearwater that the Beach Library and the recreation center that houses it were severely flooded during Hurricane Helene and must be rebuilt.
"It was flooded. So, that resulted in pretty much getting rid of everything inside the rec center and the library because it was just water damaged," Jen said, describing damage to shelving, furniture, computers and other interior fixtures. She said the Parks and Recreation Department is leading the repairs to the recreation center, including drywall, electrical and flooring, and that the city must secure council…
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