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Council OKs $3,800 emergency roof repairs to Emergency Services Center
Summary
Council approved an emergency $3,800 expenditure to Dawson Roofing to repair active leaks at the Emergency Services Center after inspections identified deficiencies; council discussed prior contractor responsiveness, warranty questions, and follow-up documentation.
Council approved an emergency expenditure of $3,800 to Dawson Roofing to address urgent leaks and roof deficiencies at the Emergency Services Center. Staff said Dawson identified active leak points and completed fixes to prevent further damage; the work will be paid from the bond miscellaneous account (878755341).
Members discussed efforts to obtain inspection photos and documentation from the original contractor, Willowbrook, and to pursue an insurance claim with the city's agent of record. Staff said Willowbrook previously provided photos but later denied having sent them and that follow-up efforts waned. Council members asked whether warranties should have covered the work and whether prior inspections and change orders were on file; staff referenced a large project file with past correspondence but said additional review would be needed.
The emergency repair vote passed. Council directed staff to continue seeking inspection reports and to pursue any available remedies with the original contractor or insurer. The council indicated further discussion about the project's contracting and oversight may be scheduled on a future agenda.
