County approves $250K canopy construction for Senior Center bus parking

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners held a work session on March 18, 2025, where they discussed several key agenda items, including a significant proposal from Senior Services.

The meeting began with a review of a credit card processing system for payments, which was noted to be sufficient to cover associated costs. Following this, the commissioners turned their attention to item 12, which involved a request from Senior Services for the approval of a construction agreement with Ward Humphrey Incorporated. This agreement pertains to the construction of a new bus parking canopy at the Senior Center, with a budget set at $250,000.

The proposed canopy will be an open-air structure built on a concrete slab, designed to provide shelter for the Senior Center's buses. This construction site was previously an outdoor fitness area, where fitness equipment and artificial turf have already been removed, although some demolition work remains. The new canopy aims to protect the buses from weather elements, thereby extending their service life.

The scope of work includes both design and construction services, ensuring the project is delivered in a turnkey manner for the county's use. The project is classified as a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded initiative. Notably, the county received only one proposal for this project, which was from Ward Humphrey. The proposal was deemed responsible and aligned with the county's cost estimates, leading to a recommendation for award.

In summary, the work session highlighted the county's commitment to enhancing services for its senior population through infrastructure improvements, with the bus parking canopy project poised to support the operational needs of the Senior Center. Further steps will follow to finalize the agreement and initiate construction.