Cost For Portland Parks Repairs: $85K
Published 10:24 am Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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The restoration of two parks used by protesters in the Occupy Portland movement will cost over $85,000, Portland city officials say.
Chapman Square as it appeared before the Occupy protest.
Courtesy: Portland Parks & Recreation.
The Parks and Recreation Department Wednesday released a detailed list of the costs involved in restoring Chapman and Lownsdale Squares.
Umpqua bank has donated $25,000 to help restore the squares and other citizens have given another $8,000, but the department urged others to give to the Portland Parks Foundation through its website
One of the largest expenses was repairing the Lownsdale bathroom at an estimated cost of $28,000.
The replacement of two benches and the repair of seven others was estimated at $16,500.
Restoration costs for Plaza Blocks after Occupy Portland
REPAIRS – Needed Due to Occupation
AssetRepair task estimated cost
General Park Repaint restroom interiors, exterior trim at Chapman and Lownsdale $ 2,200.00
General Park
Steam clean surfaces – restroom interiors, benches, poles $ 3,000.00
Park BenchesReplace 2 benches, repair 7 benches $ 16,500.00
Bollards and chainReplace 5 bollards, one chain section $ 4,000.00
PathsPower wash paths $ 1,600.00
RestroomsSoda blast exteriors to remove graffiti $ 1,100.00
TurfRake to remove leaves and debris $ 600.00
TurfInstall erosion control $ 1,000.00
TurfWinter – fill low areas, hydro mulch, lime, fertilize, seed, enzymes $ 8,100.00
TurfSpring – fine grade, slice seed, top-dress $ 3,800.00
Shrub bedsPrune to correct damage, replace damaged plants, fertilize, mulch $
4,000.00
TreesInspect, monitor tbd
Trees Place soil to cover exposed roots $ 750.00
RestroomsChapman – Clean sewer, inspect, repair as needed $ 600.00
RestroomsChapman – repair sewer as needed (Potentially up to a $7,000) tbd
RestroomsChapman – tile and grout repair $ 700.00
RestroomsChapman – Re-install door, jamb, and frame $ 2,500.00
RestroomsRefurbish octagonal windows includes frames, re-glaze $ 2,300.00
Restroom Lownsdale – Remove/ replace 3 destroyed toilets, one pedestal sink, repair plumbing in walls, wall mounted braces, floor attachments. $ 28,000.00
RestroomLownsdale – Repair door lock $ 100.00
RestroomLownsdale – Tile and grout repairs $ 1,800.00
ArtThe Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) to assess, recommend, implement repairs (cost paid by RACC) tbd
MemorialsRACC to assess, recommend, implement repairs (RACC cost) tbd
FencingTemporary fencing $ 3,200.00
SUBTOTAL $ 85,850.00
This story originally appeared on Oregon Public Broadcasting.