Portland occupiers cause $86,000 damage to parks

From KGO

The Portland Parks and Recreation Department released the following itemized list of repairs needed at Portland’s Plaza Blocks after Occupy Portland and the estimated costs:

• General Park Repaint restroom interiors, exterior trim at Chapman and Lownsdale -  $2,200
• General Park Steam clean surfaces – restroom interiors, benches, poles -  $3,000
• Park Benches Replace 2 benches, repair 7 benches – $16,500
• Bollards and chain Replace 5 bollards, one chain section -  $4,000
• Paths Power wash paths – $1,600
• Restrooms Soda blast exteriors to remove graffiti -  $1,100
• Turf Rake to remove leaves and debris -  $600
• Turf Install erosion control-  $1,000
• Turf Winter – fill low areas, hydro mulch, lime, fertilize, seed, enzymes -  $8,100
• Turf Spring – fine grade, slice seed, top-dress – $3,800
• Shrub beds Prune to correct damage, replace damaged plants, fertilize, mulch – $4,000
• Trees Inspect, monitor tbd Trees Place soil to cover exposed roots -  $750
• Restrooms Chapman – Clean sewer, inspect, repair as needed – $600
• Restrooms Chapman – repair sewer as needed (Potentially up to a $7,000) tbd
• Restrooms Chapman – tile and grout repair-  $700
• Restrooms Chapman – Re-install door, jamb, and frame – $2,500
• Restrooms Refurbish octagonal windows includes frames, re-glaze – $2,300
• Restroom Lownsdale – Remove/ replace 3 destroyed toilets, one pedestal sink, repair plumbing in walls, wall mounted braces, floor attachments. – $28,000
• Restroom Lownsdale – Repair door lock – $100
• Restroom Lownsdale – Tile and grout repairs – $1,800
• Art The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) to assess, recommend, implement repairs (cost paid by RACC) tbd
• Memorials RACC to assess, recommend, implement repairs (RACC cost) tbd Fencing Temporary fencing – $3,200

SUBTOTAL $ 85,850