Building official flags substandard structures, estimates millions in parking-garage repairs

The building official reported ongoing problems at several sites, emphasizing the city’s limited but available tools to address incomplete or unsafe work. He described persistent inspection and plan-review issues and warned that some projects are proceeding without adequate understanding of structural requirements.

On the parking garages that share service with multiple buildings, staff said an engineering report from November 2024 estimated roughly $6,000,000 in necessary repairs and that figure has likely increased since then. "It's estimated at 6,000,000 of repairs that are needed," the building official said. He added that the property manager (Transwestern) is now cooperating with phased repairs and that staff will continue to press for timely remediation and additional engineering documentation.