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Victoria council OKs $798,000 library roof replacement after county declines cost‑share
Summary
The Victoria City Council voted to award a $798,000 contract to replace the Victoria Public Library roof after negotiations with the county over cost‑sharing failed; staff said the work will be a long‑term fix with a 20‑year manufacturer warranty and a two‑year workmanship warranty.
The Victoria City Council on Dec. 16 approved a $798,000 construction contract with Reinking Incorporated to replace the roof of the Victoria Public Library, adopting a value‑engineered scope after county officials declined to participate in cost‑sharing discussions.
City project presenter Mr. Welder told council the existing roof covers about 27,180 square feet and is approximately 20 years old. “There are now multiple locations of water penetration,” he said, describing active leaks that are causing interior damage and operational disruption. He said the revised scope removes the existing membrane and cover board, installs a new induction‑welded 60‑mil PVC membrane appropriate for the local fire district, raises and re‑curbs rooftop HVAC units to eliminate exposed ductwork, and includes vertical joint repairs to parapet walls. The contract carries a two‑year workmanship warranty and a 20‑year manufacturer warranty on the membrane.
Mr. Welder described the earlier, fuller scope as a $1,487,000 option that would have removed roof material down to the decking, added tapered insulation to improve pitch and drainage, replaced exposed ductwork and applied internal parapet coatings. He said engineering tests showed the decking itself remains structurally sound, which allowed staff and the contractor to pursue a recovery‑system option that reduces cost while improving drainage and weatherproofing.
City Manager Jesus Garza told council he engaged in conversations with the county about cost sharing but said the county declined the city’s single‑item request unless broader components of the interlocal agreement were renegotiated. Mayor Crocker and multiple council members expressed disappointment that the county would not split the expense for the county‑owned building, but said the library’s leaking roof and ongoing interior damage required action.
A motion to approve the contract passed by voice vote with one recorded no vote. The council directed staff to prepare a future briefing on the interlocal agreement to clarify which costs and services the city and county each cover.
If construction proceeds as scheduled, staff said work would begin January 2026 and be completed by May 30, 2026, with staff expecting to finish a few weeks earlier if possible.
