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City Hall renovation advances; IT room completed and brief lightning strike caused limited damage
Summary
Council heard progress reports on City Hall renovations, new IT closets and planned IT utilities work; staff reported a probable lightning strike that damaged one network switch but did not cause prolonged outages. Bids were announced for security system work and demolition of three properties.
Operations staff reported that City Hall renovation work is moving forward: second- and third-floor painting is underway, restroom fixtures have been installed, and IT closets and cabinets are mounted in the basement. The operations manager said IT utilities were scheduled to be run into the new IT room on March 11 to support the system build-out.
The manager reported what appeared to be a lightning strike the evening of the meeting; staff lost one network switch but restored service within about 45 minutes with assistance from the contract IT provider. "We dodged the bullet. We lost one switch," the operations manager said, and councilors were assured essential services remained functional. Staff also announced upcoming bid openings for demolition of three properties and a security system procurement for City Hall.
