Committee OKs $50,000 contingency for county generator replacements

Feb 5, 2026

The committee approved setting $50,000 in contingency whole-chunk funds to cover potential code upgrades or change orders during replacement of four older generators at county facilities.

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The committee approved a request to set aside $50,000 in contingency funds to address potential change orders or code-related issues on four generator replacement projects serving county facilities, including Vernon Manor and Vernon Acres. Staff said two generator projects were funded earlier; engineers’ reviews revealed updated building-code requirements and possible additional electrician work when existing generators are removed.

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