Provo city Crews work to dig out and replace a water main that broke early Monday morning at 300 South and 600 West. Around 35 buildings were without water while the pipe was being fixed, including Franklin Elementary School. Classes were held as normal a
Provo city Crews work to dig out and replace a water main that broke early Monday morning at 300 South and 600 West. Around 35 buildings were without water while the pipe was being fixed, including Franklin Elementary School. Classes were held as normal at the school with portable toilets and bottled water being brought in for the students. Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
By Deseret News

PROVO — One Utah town is trying to solve a broken elevator problem without breaking the bank.

The three-story Provo City Center has only one elevator.

Facilities manager Dick Blackham says the elevator's 35-year-old controller failed. Fixing it is proving difficult. The needed piece must be built from scratch. That will take 10 weeks and more than $9,500.

The city really needs a new elevator. But that will take more time and money — 14 weeks and roughly $69,400, the Daily Herald of Provo reported.

Mayor John Curtis was stuck in the elevator on Sept. 9 and says he isn't sure which fix makes the most sense.

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He says the city should use tax dollars responsibly. But with no elevator, Provo risks a lawsuit for being out of compliance with disability access laws.

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