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landscape, downspout systems, and cleaning of
This is not to say that each of these buildings does the exterior masonry. Hillcrest scored a 77 and
not have its unique issues. Before going into more sits within the wooded setting of Jerry Darter
detail, it should be noted that all 10 centers suffer Park just north of the Grandview Triangle. As
from some level of water damage either due to it approaches 30 years in age, it has shown
penetration through ground walls, leaks in the numerous roof leaks both over the gymnasium
roof, or clogged downspout systems. While such and the central desk and offices. As with its other
leaks are present in each of the 10 centers, they companion centers built in the mid-1990s, its
do not appear to have caused structural damage roof should be considered for replacement. The
in any case. The greatest needs at Southeast tall wall in the gymnasium is exhibiting signs of
Community Center have been in its indoor pool, structural movement, both with cracking and
which is now undergoing a complete renovation. doors not opening or closing easily. Westport-
Damage from a vehicle that drove into the Roanoke scored a 75 and is also distinguished
building through staff offices into the visitor lobby by its lush and hilly surroundings. This building
in 2022 has been fully repaired. Gregg/Klice has downspout systems that frequently clog with
needs to have its mechanical systems replaced leaves, thereby causing water leaks. This center
and likely its roof which has an abundance of is frequented by the unhoused population who
small leaks. Line Creek, which scored a 78, also will use the building’s unsecured WiFi network
has an aging roof with many leaks that will likely after hours and sometimes break the fencing
need to be replaced soon. This center has one around the exterior mechanical equipment to
of only three indoor ice rinks in the KC metro, a spend the night. Tony Aguirre, which scored a 72
very coveted space by skaters. The concrete and sits not far from Westport-Roanoke in Council
slab under the ice has exhibited cracking and District #4, experiences similar conflicts with the
movement and should be assessed in greater homeless population. This center is one of three
detail. Marlborough also scored a 78 and could with indoor water and is experiencing issues
benefit from better maintenance of surrounding where water migrates from the pool into the pool

Figure 4.9: Line Creek Community Center

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