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Council backs multi-pronged fix for fire station mold and authorizes higher-scope roof work for police building
Summary
After staff reported recurring mold and leaks at the fire station and multiple leaks at the police building, council approved pursuing a multi-pronged remediation (including a French drain and interior repairs) and moved to proceed with a higher-scope roof option for both buildings, contingent on contractor review. A $100,000 budget line was cited for remediation.
City staff told the council that persistent moisture and mold at the fire station appears to be driven in part by groundwater intrusion and by roof leaks, and recommended interior remediation plus external drainage work.
Ben (staff) described the problem as multi-factor and recommended a two-pronged solution: "I think we need to come in under with a French drain for sure," he said, recommending tearing out affected locker areas and installing drainage to keep groundwater from seeping up into interior finishes.
The city manager told council the remediation was budgeted: "We have the money to do it," staff said, noting a $100,000 line was set aside for mold remediation this fiscal year.
Roof options and contractor bids: staff presented multiple roofing quotes for the city’s police and fire facilities. For the police building, staff described a local contractor’s pitch-roof quote of about $142,000 as a longer-term fix compared with repeated patching. For the fire station, bids varied; staff recommended a comprehensive replacement approach for problem areas including flat and sloped sections.
Council action: A councilmember moved to approve the higher-scope roof option (Option 3) subject to contractor feedback from a recommended reviewer. The motion passed by roll call. Council and staff discussed sequencing the work so roof repairs and mold mitigation coordinate to avoid reintroducing moisture after remediation.
Why it matters: The buildings house emergency services; unresolved leaks and mold pose operational and health risks and have required repeated repairs. Council emphasized selecting reputable contractors and preserving the structures rather than planning costly replacement.
Next steps: Staff will solicit contractor feedback as requested, finalize procurement details within the council-approved budget parameters, and schedule remediation work. The city manager said mold remediation and portions of roofing work will proceed within existing budget authority but that larger scopes will be returned to council as required.
