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Trustees discuss structural review and repair costs for Grama Community Building
Summary
The EDTA provided an update on efforts to obtain a structural review of the Grama Community Building, discussed cost estimates ranging from about $5,000 to $10,000 for a review and cited recent repair history and safety concerns; trustees deferred purchasing a private review until state commerce reviews are available in July
Pryor Creek EDTA trustees discussed progress on a structural review of the Grama Community Building and estimates for repair work after the City Council requested the EDTA evaluate the site.
EDTA members said the Oklahoma Department of Commerce has exhausted structural‑review funds for the current fiscal year but has placed Pryor Creek on a list to begin reviews in the new fiscal year starting in July; a full report could follow in August or September, trustees said. In the meantime, Main Street and the EDTA have solicited private estimates for a structural review, which ranged from about $5,000 for a rapid inspection to roughly $10,000 for a more detailed assessment.
Trustees described recent issues at the building: past expenditures exceeding $60,000 for new HVAC systems, elevator movement problems, electrical failures and natural‑gas piping that required replacement where lines were run through concrete without sleeves. The EDTA cautioned against piecemeal repairs and favored a methodical approach to determine the full scope of work before committing major funds.
Trustees provided preliminary cost examples: interior drywall/finish work alone could run roughly $55,000–$60,000, not including kitchen repairs, floor work or window replacements. Board members recommended waiting for commerce’s structural review or securing a comprehensive private inspection before authorizing significant repair contracts.
The EDTA will track state review scheduling and may return with a recommendation to purchase a private structural assessment if state resources are delayed.
