SERVPRO workers remove water-soaked plaster from the ceiling in the commission chambers at City Hall. (City of Bay City Photo.) City Hall Cleanup/Dry Out Winds Down as Restoration Phase is Contemplated
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Cleanup and drying out of the City Hall of Bay City, struck by fire and water damage from sprinklers on Oct. 12, is substantially complete.
City Manager Robert V. Belleman reports that he met last week with Dana Muscott Deputy City Manager of Administrative Services/City Clerk, and Jim Bedell, Planning Department Manager, on the SERVPRO transition from the drying phase to the restoration and evaluation phase.
Ms. Muscott and Mr. Bedell have been attending weekly meetings with representatives from McMartin, Wasek, and Associates (insurance adjuster); SERVPRO, (clean-up); IAQ Management Services (indoor environmental specialist); and Bellfor (property restoration experts) to receive progress reports on the clean-up/drying phase and pending restoration work.
Ms. Muscott reports that the next phase is to evaluate the various aspects of restoration (i.e., mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and plastering).
The evaluation process is to look at the amount of damage incurred, current code requirements, and appropriate standards in restoring the historical structure's various features.
Recently, the city contacted Honeywell and invited them to walk through the building to evaluate the current HVAC system and prepare cost estimates for its replacement, should the insurance adjuster determine the current system is operational and was not damaged as a result of the fire, said the manager, adding:
"I have asked Ms. Muscott to be prepared to share the insurance evaluation reports and Honeywell's cost projections with city commissioners in early January."
"If the HVAC system is determined to be excluded from any replacement work as part of the insurance claim, I would ask you to consider whether it's appropriate and advantageous for us to replace the current HVAC system."
Honeywell had proposed the HVAC system and lighting within City Hall be replaced with more energy efficient equipment and the cost associated with this work paid through savings, he said, commenting:
"With the current status of City Hall, I believe it's advantageous for the City to evaluate and possibly replace the HVAC system now because the cost of labor associated with duct work would be mitigated by the fact that most of the ceilings have been removed, and by the fact that all office equipment and personnel have been vacated from the building."
Mr. Belleman and Mr. Bedell shared with several media sources some of the architectural features we believe should be accentuated during the restoration work by restoring hardwood floors, eliminating drywall and/or portions of the drop ceilings.
Additionally, Mr. Bedell stated he is in the process of applying for several grants through the State of Michigan Historic Preservation Office which would assist in the costs for restoring the original chandeliers in the commission chambers.
During the tour, the officials also highlighted some of the code compliance issues such as increasing the height on the railings of the stairwells throughout City Hall, and addressing accessibility issues (i.e., rest rooms, counters in the Clerk's and Assessor's Offices).
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