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Jonesboro mayor: Justice Complex needs short-term structural work; Citizens Bank corner lot appraised at $307,000; children’s museum asks to be considered
Summary
City officials say engineers recommend reinforcing wooden beams at the downtown Justice Complex to extend short-term use; an appraisal values the adjacent Citizens Bank corner lot at $307,000. A local nonprofit seeking a downtown site for a children’s museum asked to be included in discussions.
Mayor reported that structural engineers advised wooden beams in the downtown Justice Complex need steel reinforcement, a repair the engineers said would make the building safe for occupancy for about two to three years but would not be a long-term solution.
The mayor said an insurance adjuster determined the damage was not weather-related and therefore would not be covered by the city’s insurance. The city will…
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