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Council approves up to $158,900 for clock‑tower tuckpointing and sealing
Summary
The council approved a not‑to‑exceed $158,900 time‑and‑materials bid from Ski Masonry to tuckpoint, clean and seal the 50‑year‑old clock tower after bricks fell from the top; staff said the work will be paid from HUB TIF funds and discussed staging and lift storage logistics.
City staff told the council that bricks had fallen from the top of the 50‑year‑old downtown clock tower, likely because of winter freeze‑thaw cycles, and presented a single bid to repair and seal the structure.
The council approved a time‑and‑materials, not‑to‑exceed bid from Ski Masonry for $158,900 to perform full tuckpointing, cleaning and sealing of the clock tower exterior. Staff said the figure was a worst‑case estimate and that actual costs may be lower; the project is to be funded from HUB TIF funds.
Council members asked about the tower’s height and staging needs; staff estimated about 84–85 feet to the bottom of the clock and discussed parking lifts off‑site when workers are not on site. The bid was approved by unanimous roll call.
The action funds immediate masonry repairs and directs staff to coordinate logistics and scheduling around downtown events.
