City announces Memorial Park Grandstand fire/recovery operations

According to a statement from the city of Susanville, on July 5, city administrative/engineering staff responded to the scene of the Memorial Park Grandstand Fire.

A preliminary damage assessment was completed, and the city’s insurance provider was contacted on the day of the incident.

On Sunday July 6, the city’s insurance representative filed a loss claim to initiate the recovery process.

Lassen Community College and city representatives are working closely together on developing a short-term scope of work to get the Frank Ernaga Ballfield back in operation by the middle of August. At the moment, the focus is on site clean-up, back stop rehabilitation (including replacing the netting), re-establishing electrical service to the facility and replacement of damaged turf.

City staff are operating under the emergency provisions of the city’s purchasing ordinance to expedite the completion of the short-term scope of work. The city’s objective is to complete the short-term work within 30 days.

However, the presence of hazardous materials in the debris and/or material lead times may cause delays that are outside of the city’s control.

Updates will be provided at regular intervals as more information becomes available.

Visit the city’s website (cityofsusanville.gov) for updates under the News & Calendar section of the front page.