Summary
All three downtown garage elevators are being repaired almost weekly after repeated vandalism and damage, costing the city 'a ton of money.' Staff is evaluating cameras, design changes, and whether the garages themselves need a broader overhaul.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff described spending 'a ton of money' on constant repairs, with possible added costs for cameras and deterrents.
Anyone using the downtown garages — especially people with mobility needs — if reliable elevators and better outage notifications result.
People with disabilities and others who depend on elevators face repeated outages; taxpayers bear the repair bill.
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