Architect: Niles City Hall structurally sound, but is in bad shape

NILES — Warren architect Bruce Sekanick will tell council Wednesday that city hall is “structurally sound,” however he declined to say if he thinks the 89-year-old building is worth repairing.

“I plan to give them a smorgasbord of options,” Sekanick said today. “They will have to decide about the costs of making improvements versus the costs to relocate elsewhere.”

Council hired Sekanick on Aug. 22 to assess the extent of damage and costs of repairs due to a leaking roof long in disrepair, mold problems, buckling brick veneer and structural issues with a basement wall. At the time, he estimated the bill for his services at “$38,000 to $53,000” depending on the extent of work.

He is to address a public forum Wednesday evening before the council meeting on the state of the building.

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