2019-121 North Branch Library Fence ReplacementDate: June 7, 2019 Report No. 2019-121
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Replacement of fence at the North Branch Library BACKGROUND: City staff has received multiple concerns from patrons and staff at the North Branch Library regarding the condition of the masonry fence adjoining the neighborhood to the south of the library property.
When the City purchased this property from Food Lion, there were two sections of this masonry fence, one to the east and one to the south. The east section previously failed as it presented a danger to students at the neighboring Strickland Middle School. The City immediately removed that section at the time of purchase. The southern section has now reached a failing condition, creating safety concerns.
DISCUSSION: This is a shared fence with the neighborhood to the south, and they share the same concerns
regarding safety. Facilities Management plans to replace the fence with a wood board-on-board
fence with a concrete mow strip. The company, Teague, Nall & Perkins, surveyed the property, pulled the permit and, will be canvasing the neighborhood with door hangers to inform the neighbors of the upcoming construction and potential minor inconvenience.
The door hangers will be placed on June 10, 2019, with a second round on June 17, 2019. This
will hopefully inform all effected parties and, those who may be traveling during the summer months. CONCLUSION:
Facilities Management anticipates a project start date of June 24, 2019 with a completion of 3
weeks, pending inclement weather. ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 – Collapsing section of wall
Attachment 2 – Collapsing section of wall STAFF CONTACT:
David Saltsman
Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Management david.saltsman@cityofdenton.com
Date: June 7, 2019 Report No. 2019-121