"Councilors who supported the seismic upgrade said it’s wise to spend $1 million now rather than significantly more later given it’s likely a major earthquake will rattle the area during the building’s 100-year life. They said it will be important for city government to have a building from which to manage the community’s recovery — more so in the months and years following rather than in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. "

That clueless crew manage a disaster recovery? The mind reels at the very thought.