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Council approves slate roof replacement for Manor House to protect historic property
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 44 to contract for a durable slate roof on the Longwood/Manor House, citing historic‑status constraints that favor real slate despite higher cost; staff and council framed the work as capital maintenance to prevent repeated water damage.
Council adopted Ordinance 44 on July 23 to authorize a contract for replacement of the Manor House roof with slate. Council and staff emphasized the building’s historic designation and said the project was on the city’s capital plan; one staff member said bids arrived within $10,000 of each other and recommended Durable Slate as the experienced vendor.
Councilors stressed that putting a watertight roof on the building prevents repeated interior damage and reduces long‑term repair costs. Members noted prior foundation and porch repairs and said the historical society (a 501(c)(3)) leads much of the preservation work; staff said they had applied for grants but had received only limited outside funding.
