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Committee advances authorization to modernize elevators at Stubbs Justice Center
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Summary
The Public Service Committee approved on consent an ordinance to authorize bidding and contracting to modernize three elevators at the Stubbs Justice Center — modernizing two front elevators and converting a third into a chase for future upgrades and utility routing tied to the Akron Energy system.
The Public Service Committee advanced an ordinance authorizing the director of public service to solicit bids and enter contracts to modernize elevators at the Stubbs Justice Center.
Service Director Chris Lotto told the committee the plan is to modernize two front elevators (new cabs, mechanisms and finishes) and to remove the car and mechanism from a third elevator to create a permanent chase that will house communications conduits and chilled-water piping for future modernization work. Lotto said the chase will allow the building to be tied into the Akron Energy system and to remove rooftop mechanical equipment, improving building efficiency.
Lotto said the project will be advertised for about three weeks and then awarded to the low bidder. Committee members noted the elevators are overdue for modernization and that the improvement will reduce entrapment risks and upgrade building operation.
The committee placed the elevator modernization ordinance on the consent agenda by voice vote; the item will move to full council for consideration.
