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As a result of the design/construction prior to adoption of current seismic building <br /> code and of the specific seismic deficiencies identified by the vulnerability <br /> assessment, the facility is subject to significant damage in future earthquakes, <br /> including: <br /> a) building damage, <br /> b) contents/equipment damage, <br /> c) casualties for occupants, <br /> d) loss of police, fire and other services provided from the building and <br /> accompanying economic impacts. <br /> <br /> The proposed mitigation project for this facility addresses all of the major <br /> building-specific structural and non-structural deficiencies identified by the <br /> vulnerability assessment. <br /> <br /> The estimated mitigation project costs of $1,435,382 include $1,197,872 for <br /> structural upgrades and $237,510 for non-structural upgrades. Together, these <br /> upgrades total only about $9 per square foot. This modest per square foot cost <br /> arises because the retrofits target only specifically identified seismic deficiencies <br /> rather than bringing the entire building to current code, which would entail a <br /> much higher cost, without significantly improving seismic performance beyond <br /> the level achievable with the proposed mitigation project. A modest retrofit cost <br /> is also possible because the open parking level allows easy access to structural <br /> - members without requiring demolition and restoration of architectural finishes or <br />' electrical and mechanical systems. <br /> <br /> <br />