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Committee hears courthouse and jail maintenance updates; pump and HVAC work highlighted
Summary
Facilities staff reported on repairs and upgrades at the courthouse and jail — including a repaired sewage pump clogged with debris and partial restoration of jail air-conditioning compressors — and discussed larger capital projects that may require fund 28 budgeting and engineering review.
County facilities staff on Sept. 2 briefed the County Property Committee on a range of maintenance and capital issues at the courthouse and jail, reporting completed repairs, ongoing work and budget-planning questions tied to fund 28.
Facilities staff reported that a sewage pump serving the jail had been removed and cleaned after becoming clogged with plastic bags, rope and other debris. The pump impeller was locked; staff said they replaced a corroded band with a stainless-steel band and returned the pump to service. Facilities staff warned that replacing a pump destroyed by such debris could cost about $56,000 plus contractor fees if a full replacement were required.
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