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MEMORANDUM November 30, 1993 TO: DICK MORGAN FROM: DEE GRISSELL SUBJECT: VANDALISM AND FREEZE DAMAGE OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS Over the Thanksgiving holidays, November 25 -28, numerous Park locations were either damaged due to freezing temperatures or vandalism. The following is a list of locations and problems which occurred: State Street ,_vandals . broke into the chlorinating room and broke numerous fluorescent lights, scattering debris throughout the facility. Apparently someone left the door unlocked, providing access. Also graffiti was spray painted on the East side of the building. ( Nov. 25th.) Lamb Cottage was broken into, through the Maintenance room door, and soap and debris scattered throughout the facility. Numerous hand tools, amounting to approx. $100, were taken. The maintenance room door will need to be replaced in order to prevent further problems. ( Nov. 25th.) The Octagon restrooms of Skinner Butte Park were vandalized, resulting in a broken ceramic urinal. The mens toilet stall was also set on fire damaging the seat /hinge assembly and supply lines. Approx. $ damage $800. ( Nov. 25th.) Freezing temperatures account for the remainder of damages to the following areas: Owen Rose Garden had a broken water supply line called in by Police report #121863, on Nov. 27th. Paul Heard responded and shut down the system within 30 minutes. The second restroom on the east side of the Wash /Jeff maint. room had the nozzle of the sink freeze and split. this restroom is currently shut down for the winter months. Alton Baker park womens restroom sink also had freeze damage to the sink nozzle unit. All Riverside drinking fountains, since they remain operational throughout the year, sustained damage to the cartridges. Approx. $ damage $240. We will be shutting these down until all chance of freezing weather is past.