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Leon Valley delays decision on aging library annex after staff cites roofing, ADA and hidden-decking concerns
Summary
City staff reported storm, hail and long-term deterioration at the library annex; repair quotes ranged from $6,500–$8,700 while demolition and a modular replacement could cost up to about $300,000. Council voted to postpone a final decision to Nov. 18 to review capital priorities and hear the Friends and library director.
Melinda Mortz, Leon Valley’s public works director, told the City Council on Nov. 4 the library annex sustained storm and hail damage and that an insurance claim was denied because of the roof’s age and condition. Mortz said interior ceiling collapse prompted inspection and that some decking under shingles is warped; staff provided repair quotes starting at about $6,500 and another near $8,700 and estimated demolition plus a portable replacement could approach $300,000.
The annex is not ADA compliant, Mortz said, and staff described the building as…
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