Council orders demolition and rebuild of park restroom after out‑of‑plumb masonry dispute

City staff presented the results of an independent measurement requested for the Adam Or Gaines Park restroom (CIP P‑19). ATS inspection reported walls out of plumb beyond the project tolerance; the general contractor, Microtech, disputed the exterior measurement method and provided its own readings. The architect and staff concluded the masonry is outside the specified tolerance and recommended demolition and rebuild to meet contract specifications.

Dale Austin of Sunland Group (architect) explained the acceptable standard is 0.25 inch per 10 feet and that at least one exterior wall was clearly outside that tolerance. “One of the walls … is 1.125 [inches],” the architect said, noting that the wall was visibly out of plumb. Microtech supplied alternate measurements and asserted differences in measurement reference (exterior split‑face CMU versus interior face). After discussion, the council voted 6–0 to proceed with full demolition and replacement, requiring the replacement masonry to match the original lot and to conform to the contract specifications.

Council members also asked staff and legal to confirm contract rights regarding reuse of material and warranty responsibilities; the city attorney said legal staff will review whether the contractor is required to reuse any salvageable masonry or to replace with matching lot material at no additional city cost.

What happens next: staff will direct the contractor to demolish and rebuild the wall per contract, require matching masonry lot material, and involve legal if contract interpretation or costs are contested.