County says courthouse annex on track for early September opening; ADA restroom fixes planned
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County staff reported the Wichita County courthouse annex is on target to open in early September, with final operational work including restroom ADA compliance, signage, and IT hookups to follow.
County staff told the Wichita County Commissioners Court on Aug. 19 that the courthouse annex is on schedule for move-in and an early-September opening, with remaining work limited to final fixtures, cabinet doors, countertops, paint touch-ups and restroom modifications to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Why it matters: the annex consolidates county space and services; officials said completing ADA upgrades and IT hookups is necessary before full operations begin.
Staff reported the annex move-in timetable targets Sept. 2 for physical relocation of offices, but emphasized "open" does not mean fully operational. Remaining tasks include restroom modifications to ensure ADA compliance; staff said an agenda item will appear at a future court meeting to request the use of contingency funds to complete those restroom upgrades. The county also noted signage installation with the vendor typically runs late and that information-technology connections and computer setups remain to be finished before full public operations.
Commissioners requested staff continue coordination on remaining punch-list items, and staff reported only minor items remain from a recent site walk-through. No formal action or funding appropriation was taken on Aug. 19; the court expects a specific agenda item next week related to restroom work and contingency funding.