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West Palm Beach outlines police HQ remediation plan; board approved at least $6 million, staff expects higher costs
Summary
City staff reported completed roof and HVAC valve repairs, ongoing HVAC refurbishments and UV installations, and section-by-section interior remediation at the police headquarters; the board previously approved $6 million as baseline for remediation but staff said full costs are expected to exceed that amount and interior work will continue through coming months.
City officials on Tuesday provided a technical update on remediation work at the West Palm Beach Police Department headquarters, describing completed roof repairs, HVAC fixes and an ongoing multi-phase interior remediation program after repeated moisture and mold issues were identified.
Assistant City Administrator Jose Luis Rodriguez said crews repaired or replaced failing roofing areas, applied a high-performance silicone coating with a 10-year weathertight warranty, replaced failing HVAC drainage valves and began phased refurbishment of HVAC units (two already underway, about 11 more to be refurbished). Staff also are installing ultraviolet sanitation lights in HVAC systems; Rodriguez said that component is expected to be completed by Feb. 26, 2026, and that interior remediation and reconstruction will continue in sections and is expected to extend through August (year per staff timeline…
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