County reports HVAC failures, masonry repair and security door needs at courthouse and jail; $5,000 refund noted

Kurt and facilities staff updated the County Property Committee on July 25 about multiple building maintenance projects downtown and at the jail, including air‑conditioning compressor failures, exterior masonry and flashing replacement, a slow window delivery for a trial area, and discussions about higher‑level security doors for some courthouse locations. Why it matters: committee members were told the work affects daily courthouse operations (dust, temporary alarm silencing) and could change project budgets if higher‑security hardware is added; staff also reported small refunds from prior project allowances that reduce net cost pressures. Facilities staff said the jail relies on four refrigeration‑type compressors for cooling and that one had been down for nearly two weeks while parts were sourced; other compressors and control relays at jail…