Power shutoff set Tuesday for City Hall Annex rehab

The electrical disruption is expected to last from 8 a.m. till noon. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The electrical system that serves City Hall and the Rochester Central Fire Station will be disrupted next Tuesday during the continuing renovation project at the City Hall Annex next door.
The shutoff is expected to run from 8 a.m. until around noon, according to city officials.

As a result of this shutoff, City Hall offices will be limited in their ability to function and to serve the public. However, the City Hall offices that serve the public will be expected to remain open to greet and assist the public to the extent possible.

City Manager Daniel Fitzpatrick has authorized individual department heads to allow certain staff members to work from home or be absent on July 25 unless their function directly serves public customers.

The City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, Welfare, Finance, Building Zoning & Licensing Services and Planning will remain open. Other offices, including Human Resources and the Business Office, may be closed during the outage.

"While this may present an inconvenience for some, we will do our best to accommodate all of the service needs of our residents, visitors, and business community," Fitzpatrick said.

The Rochester Police Station and Revenue Buildings will not be affected.