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City of Elk River <br /> Jackson Street Water Tower Condition Assessment July 1,2015 <br /> CDG Project#15010.00 <br /> RECOMMENDATIONS <br /> It is the City of Elk River's intent to restore the Water Tower to its original appearance, which <br /> consisted of mostly silver painted steel except for black lettering and a red roof. In order to <br /> do so, chipped paint, lichen, and rust will need to be removed to provide for the adhesion of <br /> the new paint. Because the paint is likely to contain lead, all removed paint will need to be <br /> captured by qualified workers and properly disposed of. It will not be necessary to strip all of <br /> the paint off of the water tower down to bare steel. Any lead based paint that is adhered <br /> well can be encapsulated with the new paint. Proper cleaning and preparation of all <br /> surfaces will need to be performed prior to cleaning. <br /> All of the Towers surfaces should be painted, including areas that may not be easily visible <br /> from the ground, such as any exposed areas of steel angles, the inside of legs, and the <br /> walkway platform. A new coat of paint will not only return it to its original appearance, but it <br /> will also protect the steel from further rusting and deterioration. <br /> The two potential structural issues should be further investigated with a more in depth study of <br /> the areas in question. We recommend that a portion of concrete from one of the leg bases <br /> be removed to get a better understanding of the condition of the steel. Areas of rust and <br /> deterioration are present on the exposed steel just above the concrete, and the possibility <br /> exists that water has been able to seep between the metal and concrete and cause unseen <br /> damage to the steel. The bowing steel splice panels should also be tested to determine the <br /> extent of damage. <br /> PRIORITIES AND ESTIMATE OF PROBABLE COSTS <br /> Description Estimated Cost <br /> Additional Testing $ 4,000 <br /> Steel repair (if required) $ 5,000 <br /> Painting $60,000 <br /> Sub Total $69,000 <br /> Contingency, 150 $10,350 <br /> Design Fees, 8% 5,525 <br /> Total $84,875 <br /> 30 CC <br /> COLLABORATIVE DesignGroup,;nc. <br />