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Staff report multi‑million dollar damage and ongoing safety assessment at Vets Park after tornado
Summary
Parks staff reported tornado damage to Vets Park at the April 21 meeting, described emergency site securing and an ongoing structural and systems assessment, and gave preliminary cost scenarios ranging from about $7 million (asset repairs) to $26 million (complete rebuild); the park remains largely closed while inspections proceed.
Parks staff told the Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission on April 21 that Vets Park suffered significant damage from a recent tornado, that crews have fenced and secured the site, and that a detailed assessment of structural, electrical and mechanical systems is under way.
Josh, speaking for the department, said staff and contractors focused first on securing the facility (adding a temporary interior wall and fencing, turning off utilities) and removing debris. He listed systems under review including structural elements, electrical, plumbing, irrigation, pool equipment and ice‑rink systems, and said some…
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