County staff say roof problems at jail under review after vendor attributes issues to other causes
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Summary
County staff reported ongoing follow‑up after a vendor review of the new jail roof found no installation defect attributable to the vendor; staff said warranty and insurance documents are under review and that the roof, reported to leak in places, remains the primary maintenance concern for the jail.
County facilities staff briefed the Wichita County Commissioners Court on roof problems at the county jail. Staff said the original system manufacturer/installer (referred to to the court) reviewed the roof and concluded that observed problems were not caused by the installed roofing system.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff reported visible water intrusion in parts of the jail and identified the roof as the primary outstanding maintenance issue affecting the facility.
What county staff reported: Staff said Carlisle (the roofing reviewer named in the discussion) concluded that the observed failures did not stem from the vendor’s system. County staff said Linda from the county is reviewing warranty and installation documents and that the county is working with the architect and the general contractor to collect records before taking any insurance claim action. The staff presentation emphasized a careful, document‑driven approach before filing an insurance claim or moving to litigation to avoid unnecessary or premature claims.
Discussion vs. decision: The court received the status update as information. Commissioners and staff discussed next steps for documentation and whether to pursue insurance claims. Staff said they are continuing to gather installation records, warranty materials and communications with the design and construction teams and will return with recommendations. No formal claim or legal action was authorized at the meeting.
Ending: Staff said other jail systems and equipment are operating normally and that the roof inquiry remains the primary item under review; staff will bring additional information and warranty/insurance analysis to a future court meeting.