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County outlines $46,000–$50,000 Hall of Justice remodel costs for temporary court setup and security
Summary
County public services staff described plans and estimated costs to adapt county meeting rooms for superior and district court use during Hall of Justice HVAC and electrical work, listing a mobile courtroom audio-visual setup (~$24,000), a baggage scanner and other security and platform work in an estimated $46,000–$50,000 package.
Chairman Rick and county staff told the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday that the Hall of Justice (HOJ) remodel will require adapting meeting rooms so superior and district courts can operate while major HVAC and electrical work proceeds. Savannah Clement, public services, said the county will “be utilizing both the Commissioner’s Hearing Room for superior court on Bridal” and the large meeting room across the hall for district court and that “the courts are required to record, save, and store, their court proceedings,” which is driving audio-visual costs. Clement described a mobile “pop up courtroom AV feature” intended to avoid permanent fixtures and to be usable in other locations in the event of an emergency. The county estimated the mobile AV setup at about $24,000 and said total additional costs for courtroom adaptation and security are approximately $46,000–$50,000. Other items identified included a baggage scanner (the county currently uses two: one at the jail and one at the Hall of Justice), a raised platform for judges approximately the height of a step, and additional security measures. Clement said the AV and these costs are outside the HVAC replacement project scope and should be included in the budget work the county is starting. Commissioner Dahl and Chairman Rick discussed using targeted contractor schedules (for example, Fridays and weekends) to reduce disruption and potentially lower labor or staging costs. No formal county contract or budget appropriation was authorized at the meeting; staff said they would provide details to the budget team so the board can consider funding options. The county also said it is partnering with a state energy services contractor (an ESCO) for the larger HVAC and electrical replacement work; those capital contracts will be presented separately for transparency and formal approval. The board left handouts about the remodel for public review and encouraged commissioners and the public to consult budget materials as staff finalize cost options.
