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Maintenance staff reported $31,840.76 in first-quarter fire-code compliance work, including $5,884 to replace extinguishers older than six years, backflow and sprinkler testing, jail kitchen suppression testing, fire alarm checks and exit-light maintenance. Staff said the county’s Circuit Court building and justice center have exceeded 20 years of service, triggering required random sprinkler testing and a costly third-party verification.

The maintenance update also included $9,900 in HVAC repairs during the quarter, replacement of two 100,000 BTU heaters (one in the jail sally port and one at the Christian County recycle building), and higher-than-usual jail lock maintenance. Staff said routine jail lock maintenance typically costs $500–$600, but this year parts expenditures exceeded $12,000; special parts (door closers, solenoids and other items) are ordered from out-of-state distributors and face long lead times—staff reported remaining lead times of roughly 14 weeks for some items. A jail cell sink fixture replacement cost $5,465 and was ordered with expected delivery in about four weeks.

After the facilities report, commissioners considered a Johnson Controls replacement for a proprietary control module that links HVAC and fire-suppression systems in the Circuit Court building. Staff said the original module is no longer manufactured and only a loaner had been available when the warranty previously lapsed. The vendor supplied a multi-year pricing schedule; the first-year replacement price presented was $18,908 plus an ongoing maintenance and service contract. Auditor and staff confirmed funds could come from the county’s building improvements line; the commission approved the replacement and funding source by voice vote.

The commission also approved the fourth-year renewals of three annual architectural services contracts originating from a 2021 request for qualifications. Nine firms applied in 2021; an evaluation committee selected three firms to place under contract. One firm, GHN, requested a 5% increase that staff said is within its original bid parameters. Commissioners voted to renew all three contracts.

Communications and calendar items followed: the commissioners announced town halls in Billings and Clever, a commission meeting to honor Chadwick Cardinals state basketball champions, and county representation at a MAC (Missouri Association of Counties) board meeting and legislative day in Jefferson City.

Before adjourning, the commission moved into closed session citing RSMo 610.021(3) (personnel) and 610.021(1) (legal), and commissioners recorded aye votes to enter closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Christian County Commission - 2025-04-10","oneSentenceSummary","County maintenance staff reported $31,840.76 in first-quarter fire-code compliance and other elevated facilities costs. Commissioners approved a Johnson Controls control-module replacement quote of $18,908 (funded from building improvements) and renewed three architectural services contracts, including a 5% increase for GHN.","taxTitle","Christian County, Missouri","taxId",52859,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6077278,"Commissioners approve $13,545 change order for Christian County jail sewer tie-in",223,178000,401000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2965161-5e77dc40b1be0481b1202e341101d1eb&start=178&end=401","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2965161-5e77dc40b1be0481b1202e341101d1eb/thumbnail_178000.jpg","/articles/6077278/Christian-County/Missouri/Commissioners-approve-13545-change-order-for-Christian-County-jail-sewer-tie-in","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6077278-0f50616a9daefe25e68de834660d5d4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1774911928&Signature=bIO585grsc074znkcALnkFYOo1WXMEx-JmyiRlNPGkQXQxh1-wzY5AVSj671SucA5jBOnY0LRtTTU9NSB3cOuveXCAB~nbPGbh-roBq7ZJyEeM7xSMW1PRiPz90zlr0YC8ZvOYSZ9sXp5mxnfWFy1sTnbY~rHOCY9DPwEIGrrnu9rYSApvhLfIaEDukYVUj3eazYi~xy3NB8Y39SCKKHauvsd6ewYB~Sqe6Imp4vT3rBrLAu20tmr-ZUE0yiIdPFC6Ju6gnoC2HsA~B3oWS5efnIzJ05ia4yzsfdKW9S0sxZyGBki48POoim3g--HpbJlcsxfE6ycRJv-LM5ks8ZLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Presiding Commissioner Lynn Martin and her fellow commissioners approved a $13,545 change order and a three-day schedule extension for the Christian County Jail sewer project after on-site conditions differed from design elevations.

The change order was presented by Keith Jacob of Great River Engineering, who said crews began construction about ten days earlier and discovered the existing sewer pipe was at a higher elevation than the design assumed. To tie into that pipe, crews will move two manholes about 10 feet downhill and lower one manhole so it will not protrude above grade. Jacob attributed the mismatch to the project team relying on older city elevation data rather than borehole tests, which the city would not allow because of an ongoing repaving project around the square.

Jacob said the additional cost—$13,545—reflects extra pipe, excavation and pavement replacement for the roughly 10 feet of relocated sewer and that the work requires an additional three days on the construction schedule. He recommended approving the change order to avoid halting the project.

Commissioners discussed contingencies for base rock and noted that, so far on the shallow downhill portion, crews have not encountered rock and that area appears to be less costly than budgeted. After a motion and second, the commission voted to approve the change order.

The approval allows construction to proceed; staff and the engineering consultant said the work cannot move forward without the change order.","The Christian County Commission approved a $13,545 change order and a three-day schedule extension to adjust manhole locations after contractors found the existing sewer pipe at a higher elevation than the project design anticipated.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners hear higher-than-expected first-quarter facilities costs, approve Johnson Controls replacement and renew architectural contracts

Commissioners approve $13,545 change order for Christian County jail sewer tie-in