A.D. Harris resiliency center deferred maintenance and October opening
Summary
Rebuild Bay is turning the old A.D. Harris school into a community resilience center with a food pantry, hot meals, and eventually workforce training space. It's becoming self-sustaining but needs the city's help with aging pipes and electrical systems.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Rebuild Bay cut about $1,300 a month in costs and boosted revenue by roughly the same amount; tenants pay $5–$10 per square foot with increases coming.
Residents countywide who need food distributions, resilience services, and community space, especially in the neighborhoods around the campus.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Workshop - Jul 15, 2026
The A.D. Harris campus needs serious repairs — 35 HVAC units, severely corroded cast-iron plumbing in the cafeteria, and a hot water heater already replaced. The Rebuild Bay resiliency center still opens in October, and Donna secured another grant for its food pantry.
Public Workshop - Apr 15, 2026
Rebuild Bay is turning the old A.D. Harris school into a community resilience center with a food pantry, hot meals, and eventually workforce training space. It's becoming self-sustaining but needs the city's help with aging pipes and electrical systems.
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