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County staff outline courthouse improvements and new law‑enforcement center costs; officials expect city to share operating costs
Summary
County facilities staff told commissioners the 2026 budget for courthouse improvements and the new Law Enforcement Center includes a mix of one‑time capital repairs and ongoing operating costs; staff said the city is expected to reimburse part of the LEC’s operating costs under a pending agreement.
County facilities staff presented a set of anticipated courthouse repairs and a draft 2026 budget for the new Law Enforcement Center, telling the Board of County Commissioners the county will budget the full operating cost but expects the city to reimburse a share under a yet‑to‑finalized agreement.
Facilities staff (identified in the meeting as Scott) said an earlier transcription error added an extra zero in a building‑improvement line; he corrected the packet to show $140,000 for a particular item after staff cross‑checks. Staff also explained a larger $915,000 renovation estimate appears in the packet as part of a combined project total; that total includes courtroom work and law‑enforcement remodels that staff said will be reimbursed through a grant or interlocal funding on the revenue side when appropriate.
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