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Clay County commissioners flag unfinished Bridge Street annex work, schedule walk-through; consider withholding retainage
Summary
County commissioners discussed persistent construction defects at the Bridge Street annex — including dead outlets, uneven flooring and incomplete doors — and agreed to schedule a walk-through next Monday while exploring holding retainage and hiring another contractor if issues remain.
Clay County Commissioners Court discussed multiple incomplete and potentially unsafe items at the county's Bridge Street annex during its March 24 special session, and agreed to schedule a walk-through next Monday and consider holding retainage while soliciting bids to finish the work.
Commissioner Brenda raised the list of outstanding items, saying the annex still has "dead outlets," "a dip in the floor" that people have stubbed their toes on, unfinished vanities and interior doors that do not lock. Brenda said county maintenance staff have performed temporary repairs but the contractor has not completed punch-list items and that the county is still holding a percentage of retainage on the contract.
The court heard that the outstanding retainage is roughly $20,000–$25,000, and that some small…
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