Where the money COULD be going...
Here are some excerpts from the September, 2021 meeting minutes that show examples of other general things that desperately need funding in the DPL system. This info is found in .pdf form at: detroitpubliclibrary.org/about/commission
Flood Damage
Mrs. Mondowney reported that Main Library was severely impacted by a major storm that caused flooding throughout the city and the metro region. In the early morning hours of June 26, 2021, due to heavy rains, drains backed-up and water flooded the Burton Historical Collections A level including the stacks, staff offices, the Digital Lab, and vault. Other A-level areas of Main that were impacted include the Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium, and the Explorers Room. Water from A-level leaked through to the B-level stacks. Extensive damage required that Main Library be closed to the public during clean-up.
The following branches were affected: Bowen, Chandler Park, Chaney, Conely, Duffield, Edison, Knapp, Monteith, Parkman and Redford. Additional rains in July further exacerbated water damage issues. Main Library was closed to the public following the flooding but reopened for public service on Tuesday, September 7. During the Main Library closure, public service staff members were reassigned to other locations. On July 28, 2000, heavy rainfall caused a major flood at Main Library that resulted in significant damage. During that time, former Library Director, Dr. Maurice B. Wheeler noted that “the infrastructure at Main Library and at all of our neighborhood branches, many of which were built in the 1920s, has deteriorated to the point where they must be either repaired or closed.”
The following is an update on the buildings that were affected by the flood.
Main Library:
DPL is waiting for the “A” & “B” levels north and south wings scope of work approval from the insurance adjuster to continue with the restoration and repair work. “A” level east wing is on hold waiting for the scope of work approval from the insurance adjustor factoring in the historical damage versus new damage. We should have an approved scope of work for all areas within the week. A RFP will be issued to hire a restoration company to make the repairs as agreed in the scope of work.
Branches with flood damage:
Monteith - The basement has been dried, asbestos tiles removed and sanitized. Waiting for insurance approval to abate or encapsulate the mastic and install new floor tiles.
The heating and cooling system must be replaced.
The roof and parapet wall must be repaired and then the first-floor historical damages can be repaired.
Conely - The basement has been cleaned and sanitized. The basement wooden floor was removed and that uncovered major structural damage along the west and north walls. A Professional Services Contract is in the works to have a safety evaluation made on the building to determine whether or not the structure can be saved or torn down.
Chandler Park - The building was cleaned and sanitized. Chaney - The building was cleaned and sanitized.
Bowen - The basement cleaned and sanitized. Waiting for the insurance adjuster to approve the replacement of the cooling system and boiler. In addition, Bowen is included in the safety evaluation to assess the structure. This is a precautionary measure taken given the similar age of the building as Conely.
Knapp - The building was cleaned and sanitized. A new roof is needed, afterwards historical damaged will be repaired.
Duffield - The basement was cleaned and sanitized. Also, like Bowen, Duffield is included in the safety evaluation to assess the structure. This is a precautionary measure taken given the similar age of the building as Conely.
Parkman – The basement was cleaned and sanitized. The roof needs some minor repair and the front porch needs to be replaced.
Edison - The roof drain was clogged.
Redford - The basement was cleaned and sanitized.
Richard - The basement was cleaned and sanitized.
The remaining branches, to our knowledge, did not suffer any major damage due to the flooding event on June 26, 2021.
President Bellant suggested that a letter of recognition be presented to Mr. Cledos Powell, Assistant Director for Facilities, for immediately contacting Serve Pro to secure their services to minimize any further flood damage.
From the October, 2021 meeting:
Flood Damage Update
Main Library:
Mrs. Mondowney reported that on October 15, 2021, the Library’s insurance provider, AIG, visited Main Library to review the remediation and restoration work needed for water damage sustained during the June 26, 2021 flooding. It is estimated that “A” and “B” levels will re-open to staff and the public in April, 2022.
From the December 21, 2021 meeting:
Facilities Update
Mrs. Mondowney reported the following:
>>An assessment was completed on the Conely Branch Library due to the flooding in June 2021. DPL received the report on the damages and what needs to be done for repairs. An RFP has to be sent out to have a company properly bid on the scope of work.
>>The damage for the Monteith Branch Library is estimated to be over $3.3 million.
>>An agreement has been reached with DPL’s insurance company on the scope of work needed to repair the damage at Main Library due to the flooding in June 2021.
Mr. Cledos Powell, Assistant Director for Facilities, joined the meeting and reported the following:
>>None of the buildings have structural damage.
>>Conely Branch Library has damage to the concrete floor that needs to be repaired.
>>Parapet wall at the Monteith Branch Library has to be reconstructed and repaired from years of water damage. Cost to properly restore Monteith Branch is over $3.3 million.
Flood Damage
Mrs. Mondowney reported that Main Library was severely impacted by a major storm that caused flooding throughout the city and the metro region. In the early morning hours of June 26, 2021, due to heavy rains, drains backed-up and water flooded the Burton Historical Collections A level including the stacks, staff offices, the Digital Lab, and vault. Other A-level areas of Main that were impacted include the Clara Stanton Jones Friends Auditorium, and the Explorers Room. Water from A-level leaked through to the B-level stacks. Extensive damage required that Main Library be closed to the public during clean-up.
The following branches were affected: Bowen, Chandler Park, Chaney, Conely, Duffield, Edison, Knapp, Monteith, Parkman and Redford. Additional rains in July further exacerbated water damage issues. Main Library was closed to the public following the flooding but reopened for public service on Tuesday, September 7. During the Main Library closure, public service staff members were reassigned to other locations. On July 28, 2000, heavy rainfall caused a major flood at Main Library that resulted in significant damage. During that time, former Library Director, Dr. Maurice B. Wheeler noted that “the infrastructure at Main Library and at all of our neighborhood branches, many of which were built in the 1920s, has deteriorated to the point where they must be either repaired or closed.”
The following is an update on the buildings that were affected by the flood.
Main Library:
DPL is waiting for the “A” & “B” levels north and south wings scope of work approval from the insurance adjuster to continue with the restoration and repair work. “A” level east wing is on hold waiting for the scope of work approval from the insurance adjustor factoring in the historical damage versus new damage. We should have an approved scope of work for all areas within the week. A RFP will be issued to hire a restoration company to make the repairs as agreed in the scope of work.
Branches with flood damage:
Monteith - The basement has been dried, asbestos tiles removed and sanitized. Waiting for insurance approval to abate or encapsulate the mastic and install new floor tiles.
The heating and cooling system must be replaced.
The roof and parapet wall must be repaired and then the first-floor historical damages can be repaired.
Conely - The basement has been cleaned and sanitized. The basement wooden floor was removed and that uncovered major structural damage along the west and north walls. A Professional Services Contract is in the works to have a safety evaluation made on the building to determine whether or not the structure can be saved or torn down.
Chandler Park - The building was cleaned and sanitized. Chaney - The building was cleaned and sanitized.
Bowen - The basement cleaned and sanitized. Waiting for the insurance adjuster to approve the replacement of the cooling system and boiler. In addition, Bowen is included in the safety evaluation to assess the structure. This is a precautionary measure taken given the similar age of the building as Conely.
Knapp - The building was cleaned and sanitized. A new roof is needed, afterwards historical damaged will be repaired.
Duffield - The basement was cleaned and sanitized. Also, like Bowen, Duffield is included in the safety evaluation to assess the structure. This is a precautionary measure taken given the similar age of the building as Conely.
Parkman – The basement was cleaned and sanitized. The roof needs some minor repair and the front porch needs to be replaced.
Edison - The roof drain was clogged.
Redford - The basement was cleaned and sanitized.
Richard - The basement was cleaned and sanitized.
The remaining branches, to our knowledge, did not suffer any major damage due to the flooding event on June 26, 2021.
President Bellant suggested that a letter of recognition be presented to Mr. Cledos Powell, Assistant Director for Facilities, for immediately contacting Serve Pro to secure their services to minimize any further flood damage.
From the October, 2021 meeting:
Flood Damage Update
Main Library:
Mrs. Mondowney reported that on October 15, 2021, the Library’s insurance provider, AIG, visited Main Library to review the remediation and restoration work needed for water damage sustained during the June 26, 2021 flooding. It is estimated that “A” and “B” levels will re-open to staff and the public in April, 2022.
From the December 21, 2021 meeting:
Facilities Update
Mrs. Mondowney reported the following:
>>An assessment was completed on the Conely Branch Library due to the flooding in June 2021. DPL received the report on the damages and what needs to be done for repairs. An RFP has to be sent out to have a company properly bid on the scope of work.
>>The damage for the Monteith Branch Library is estimated to be over $3.3 million.
>>An agreement has been reached with DPL’s insurance company on the scope of work needed to repair the damage at Main Library due to the flooding in June 2021.
Mr. Cledos Powell, Assistant Director for Facilities, joined the meeting and reported the following:
>>None of the buildings have structural damage.
>>Conely Branch Library has damage to the concrete floor that needs to be repaired.
>>Parapet wall at the Monteith Branch Library has to be reconstructed and repaired from years of water damage. Cost to properly restore Monteith Branch is over $3.3 million.
