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Council hires Desert Contracting to repair old fire station roof and flashing
Summary
The Cleveland Town Council approved a repair contract for the old fire station after reviewing two bids and debating whether to replace screws or add sealant; council members asked the contractor to guarantee the work would stop existing leaks.
The Cleveland Town Council voted to hire Desert Contracting to perform targeted repairs to the old fire station roof and chimney flashing, after council members reviewed two competing bids and discussed guarantees and techniques to stop ongoing leaks.
Council members compared a lower-cost repair bid and a substantially higher estimate for full replacement. Committee member (speaker 3) said the essential problem was missing flashing around a chimney and suggested that appropriate flashing and screw work would prevent leaks. Committee member (speaker 4) moved that ‘‘we have Desert Contracting fix it.’’ The chair seconded the motion and the council voted in favor.
Members debated whether the contractor should simply seal screws or remove and replace them with larger screws to hold the roof more securely. One council member recommended adding a sealant and asked that the contractor include a guarantee that the repair would stop leaking; the council noted the contractor is insured and would be responsible for return visits if the leaks continued.
The motion covered the repair work described in the lower-cost bid and included sealing where appropriate; council members asked staff to seek clarification from the contractor about the exact scope and any guarantee on leakage repair. The council approved the action and directed staff to follow up with details on warranty and scope.
