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American Legion Post 12 asks Astoria commission for emergency repair funds; city manager schedules formal request for Aug. 19
Summary
Representatives of American Legion Post 12 told the commission Aug. 5 that the post needs emergency repairs — including a new roof and an ADA elevator — and said they had originally requested $1.2 million; City Manager Spence said staff would work with the post and consider a formal request at the Aug. 19 meeting.
Representatives of American Legion Post 12 urged the Astoria Development Commission on Aug. 5 to consider funding emergency repairs to the post’s building, citing new water intrusion and roof damage.
Floyd Holcomb, who identified himself as a historian of Post 12 and chair of its Buildings and Grounds Committee, said the post had previously requested $1,200,000 for a package of emergency repairs that would include a new roof, an ADA elevator and fire/life-safety work. "As you know, we originally asked for 1,200,000 for various emergency aspects of the building, including a new roof, elevator for ADA aspects and as well as fire life safety issues," Holcomb said.
Holcomb yielded the remainder of his time to Dwayne "Doc" Holliday, commander of Post 12. Holliday described ongoing interior water intrusion and said the building is a "valuable asset to the community" that needs prompt attention. "I really hope that y'all can consider this and to help us out," Holliday said.
City Manager Spence responded that the roof repair appears critical and suggested a formal consideration at the commission's Aug. 19 meeting, with staff assistance preparing the request and coordination with the city council as needed. "I could work with the legion representatives for this upcoming August 19 to make sure we have a formal request before the commission to consider," Spence said.
Why it matters: The American Legion post is a community facility that provides gathering space and emergency-use capacity; its representatives described both safety concerns and accessibility needs. Commissioners did not take immediate action Aug. 5 but the matter was scheduled for further consideration.
What’s next: Staff and legion representatives will prepare a formal funding request for Aug. 19. The commission did not vote on funding at the Aug. 5 meeting.
