Full Notification

The following is an excerpt from a press release issued this afternoon by Mayor Kelly: "City Hall was struck by lightning on Friday evening, August 17, 2018. City Officials, employees, first responders, and later, second, third, fourth, fifth responders have been working all weekend to halt, assess and repair the damage to City Hall. More damage is due to weather than fire and water remediation; a drainage pipe in the roof was struck and melted, causing heavy rains to pour into the building. The pipe was repaired without delay, but damage is substantial and we are preparing for alternative work and operation arrangements.

The City Hall building will be closed until further notice. Water continues to drain, finding its way through to the lowest lying areas. The building is being cleaned and dried; the air quality is being tested; furniture and equipment is being safeguarded; damage and repair assessments are taking place. The third floor is in the stages of removing and cleaning up ceiling materials; the main concentration on the first and second floors is moving specified contents to new locations. The demolition phase of the project is nearing its conclusion, and focus is turning towards reconstruction. Repairs to lower level and first floor"

A copy of the complete press release is attached.