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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />~ <br />EN HILLS <br /> <br /> <br />MEMORANDUM <br /> <br />HATE: <br /> <br />March 21, 2006 <br /> <br />TO: <br /> <br />Michelle Olson, Recreation Program Supervisor <br /> <br />Dave Scherbel, Building Official 7'~' <br /> <br />FROM: <br /> <br />SUBJECT: <br /> <br />City warming houses <br /> <br />cc: <br /> <br />Tom Moore, Operations & Maintenance Director <br /> <br />Request <br />Staff was requested to do a visual inspection of the structural and building aspccts of thc <br />wamling house at Freeway and Hazelnut Park. <br /> <br />ObservatIon <br />At Freeway Park the following observations were made. <br />. No structural issues were observed. Roof and floor systcms could not adcquately be <br />inspected due to ceiling and floor coverings. Rccommend reinspection of roof after <br />ceiling covering is removed. <br />. Noticed strong smcll of what appeared to be a by product of rodent waste. This was <br />apparcnt from the ceiling damage/staining that many rodents were living in the attic <br />space. Rodent holes also appeared in the outside wall bottom plates allowing the rodents <br />to enter the building from the floor area. Also noticed significant damage ofthe soffit and <br />fascia which allows rodents to access thc attic space. <br />. Roofing could not be adequately asscssed due to the snow on the roof. Jim Perron stated <br />that the roof needed to be replaced. <br />.:. At a minimum the following repairs are required. <br />. Replace roofing, soffit and fascia. <br />. Remove ceiling material, and insulation. Reinspect roof for further damage. <br />. Remove all rotted wood and replace. <br />. Spray entire attic area with a sealant to help remove odors and contaminants. <br />. Replace insulation, and ceiling material. <br />. Block/seal rodcnt penetration holes through floor and at the exterior grade level. <br />