County staff told the property committee on Aug. 8 that the parking lot at the county forensic center is deteriorated and in need of replacement, and presented an estimate of $84,330 for full removal and repaving.

A facilities speaker said the lot dates from about 2006 and has not been replaced since installation. Photos in the presentation showed large cracks, broken chunks, patched areas and lifting at sidewalk edges that create trip hazards. Salt and water intrusion, combined with road runoff from Walnut Street, have undermined the pavement base, contributing to freeze–thaw deterioration.

The estimate provided by a contractor, Don Erna, included removal, new base, concrete repairs and a finished asphalt surface. Staff noted that the county adopted the International Building Code in 2023 and that maintaining safe, non-hazardous parking areas is part of code stewardship.

Committee members asked whether a partial repair would work; staff said that, because of crown and drainage issues, partial fixes would likely require similar curbing and drainage work and could be as costly as full replacement. The item will be discussed in the finance committee for funding and procurement decisions.

No formal committee vote was required; staff were asked to bring the estimate forward to finance.