Losses from the protest on the 27th exceed R$ 30.
An estimate of the damage caused by the protest against the fare increase in Porto Alegre was released by the City Hall this Thursday; at the City Hall building, the most serious damage occurred to the main door and the estimated cost for repairs is R$ 15; the report also indicates that eight windows had their glass panes broken.
On the 21 - The city hall of Porto Alegre released this Thursday (4) a survey accounting for the damages caused in the protest against the fare increase held on March 27. According to the Municipal Secretariat of Culture, the total cost to repair the damages exceeds R$ 30 thousand.
In the City Hall building, according to technicians, the most serious damage occurred to the main door, and the estimated cost for repairs is R$ 15, which includes the installation of a temporary door while the original undergoes restoration.
The report also indicates that eight windows had their glass panes broken. It is estimated that replacing the glass will cost the public coffers more than R$ 2. According to the city hall, there was also damage to the plaster and exterior paint of the building. These repairs, however, will be included in the facade renovation project, which is expected to be put out to tender this year.
The city hall also informs that it sent a team from the Municipal Department of Urban Cleaning (DMLU) to the Conceição Tunnel to wash the walls that were graffitied in a new protest that took place on Monday (1). According to the DMLU, the first assessment shows that it will be difficult to remove the dirt and paint without a new repainting being carried out.
Damage to the Municipal Guard
The Municipal Guard also released a report detailing the damages caused by the protest on March 27th. One motorcycle was completely destroyed, and its replacement will cost R$ 8. Another motorcycle and a Fiat Palio were also damaged. The estimated repair costs for these vehicles are R$ 2 and R$ 5 respectively.
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