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Resolution to Approve a Contract with Renaissance Restorations, Inc. to Replace Roofs at Cobblestone Farm on the Event Barn and the Tincknor- Campbell House ($109,500.00) and Appropriate Funds (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
Attached for your review and action is a resolution to replace the roofs on the event barn and the historic Tincknor-Campbell house at Cobblestone Farm, and appropriate funds to approve a contract of $109,500.00 with Renaissance Restorations, Inc.
The barn and house have suffered from roof leaks, and repeated patching of the roof is no longer practical or effective. In February, 2012, an assessment of all of the structures at Cobblestone Farm was completed to evaluate and prioritize repairs to assist staff with long range planning. The repair of the roofs on these two buildings was identified as a high priority. The Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan lists the Cobblestone Farm roof replacement as a facility need, and upkeep of historic structures and facility infrastructure is an overarching goal.
The Tincknor-Campbell House, a cobblestone farmhouse, was constructed in 1844. The existing wood shingle roof was installed in 1977. The house is currently used for historic programs and as a museum. The City hired an architectural company to perform an assessment of this roof and the assessment states ‘…the roof is in poor condition and weathered beyond repair. Moss and lichen are growing in areas heavy with moisture and the existing cedar has deteriorated in multiple locations. Poor flashing details…have led to deterioration of the adjacent wood surfaces.’ The recommendation is to remove and replace the existing cedar roof, and to replace flashing that was installed incorrectly. To maintain the historical integrity of the house, the shingles will be cedar shakes and the copper flashing.
The Cobblestone Farm Event Barn was constructed in the late 1980’s in an authentic period ‘Dutch Barn’ typology utilizing heavy timber frame construc...
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