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~_..~ ...^. Public Hea1herRudAe 19926Clifton Boulevard * hhas been ayear since City Council toured the Curtis Block. * While the roof was patched, some window venting added and a downspout reconnected in the spring, wet debris remains inside, and the Curtis Block is facing another winter without heat or adequate air circulation. * I'm concerned that we've lost another construction season. • Unless deal is in place with Castusoon,the 2O22construction season will be lost aswell,which the Curtis Block can i||-afford. w Rehabilitation ofanexisting building uses more labor, which creates good jobs, and less building materials than building out nfthe ground. w Because rehabilitation is more labor intensive, rehabilitation projects are not experiencing as many significant material price increases ormaterial supply issues as new construction. ~ Significant price increases and supply chain issues are affecting new construction project start- up andconop|etionnow/nnuchmmorethanrehabi|itation • in the absence of a deal with Casto, I'm here tonight to ask the City to undertake needed core and shell work that will stabilize and mothball the Curtis Block,get it to a clean and dry condition,and add temporary heat and air circulation so it can be finished by Casto as one of the first parts oftheir redevelopment project. * The expenses for the core and shell work could be part of the package negotiated with Casto. Core and shell work should include: m Roof replacement(main roof and |ightvve||x> • Repair/replacement of parapet caps(coordinated with roof and masonry work) • Skylight replacement • New drainage with temporary downspouts to move water off and away from the building (new foundation drainage would bepart ofthe future work) ° Replacement of lightwell sheathing(coordinated with roof replacement to stop water infiltration) * Repair and repointing ofmasonry above grade ~ Removal of all wet interior finishes and debris to stop future mold growth ° Abatement ofasbestos and existing black mold ° Adding temporary heat(55 degrees) and air circulation to halt further deterioration Can Council nrthe City provide anupdate onwhere things stand with [asto?