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City reports mold at Whittier Rec Center; staff outline repair estimate and discuss transfer to schools
Summary
Parks staff told the Jan. 7, 2025 study session that concealed water damage at Whittier Recreation Center revealed black mold; remediation was estimated at $150,000–$200,000, with about $37,000 potentially attributable to a contractor. Staff discussed transferring the building to the school district pending legal review and finance committee consideration.
At the Jan. 7, 2025 Norman City Council study session, parks staff reported that a plumbing failure at the Whittier Recreation Center uncovered concealed water damage and black mold, and provided a preliminary remediation estimate.
Jason (parks staff) described the initial discovery: a quick-connect hose left on in a mop closet allowed water to reach concealed spaces, and when staff opened the walls they found mold growth. He said contractors have been working on remediation for approximately two weeks and estimated full remediation will be "somewhere in a 150 to $200,000 range." Jason added that about $37,000 of the cleanup —…
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