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Council approves change order to replace Fire Station 1 metal roof after storm damage
Summary
Following storm damage, Anderson City Council approved a change order to fully replace the metal roof at Fire Station 1. Staff expects insurance proceeds and contract allowance credits to offset much of the cost; work was described as urgent and construction was expected to begin in late January.
The Anderson City Council approved a change order to replace the standing‑seam metal roof on Fire Station 1 after wind damage and subsequent insurance review. City staff recommended full replacement of the metal roof panel system and related metal gutters to restore the building envelope and waterproofing.
City staff said the project team — the original design firm, project consultant Daniel Atwell and contractor Seaborn — inspected the damage, placed temporary water protection, and advised that full replacement was the appropriate repair path. "The best pathway forward at this point is the complete replacement of the roof," staff said during the meeting.
The proposed change order covers a 1.5‑inch standing‑seam snap‑lock metal panel roof system in colonial red, priced in the change order at $143,915. Staff said they expect an insurance settlement and also noted contract allowances that staff expect will be credited back to the city (approximately $4,400,750 in unused allowances identified in the project budget). The city intends to apply insurance proceeds and unused allowances toward the cost; any net cost would come from the general fund/reserve as planned in the capital budget.
Daniel Atwell, the owner’s consultant, told council that the expected life expectancy of the new metal roof system is commonly in the range of 30–50 years, with typical service life quoted at about 40 years depending on finish and maintenance.
Council discussed timing and insurance settlement; staff said they expected a settlement check within a few weeks and that the contractor anticipated beginning on‑site work in late January. Council then approved the change order by unanimous voice vote.
Staff said they will notify council when the insurance settlement is finalized and will report on the construction schedule once the contractor commences work.
