Date: 01/22/2010
Final
Update on Rose Onyx
CAPITOL BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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02:09 PM -- Update on Damage to Rose Onyx
Mr. Lee explained that the marble had been surveyed and the damage photographed. He said Capitol Complex has asked the night cleaning crews to keep the cleaning machines at least three inches from the base of the marble. He said moving of furniture, as well as carts have also caused damage. Mr. Lee described the estimate for repairs, which is $40,090.00 and approximately 422 hours of repair work (Attachment D).
Ms. Contiguglia asked whether annual maintenance money exists that would allow the repairs to be made over time. Mr. Lee said he would discuss options with the Division of Central Services, but the project does not rise to the level of controlled maintenance. Ms. Contiguglia asked Mr. Lee to discuss this within his department and come back to the committee with an update. Mr. Lee said he would discuss priority of need. Mr. Lee responded to a question from Mr. Weingardt, saying the repairs do not fall in the category of regular maintenance. Conversation on this issue between Mr. Weingardt and Mr. Lee ensued. Ms. Eddins explained that agencies pay for projects such as new carpet out of their own budgets. She also explained that the marble has deteriorated over the years. Ms. Sill commented on maintenance required on soft stone. Ms. Contiguglia suggested the State Historical Fund might entertain funding the restoration of the rose onyx if there was some match in funding by the state. She asked Mr. Lee to check into this possibility. Mr. Lee explained the money for maintenance comes from reappropriated funds, and further explained that tenants in the Capitol do not pay rent like other departments do.