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County project manager reports higher‑than‑expected courthouse IT costs, contingency drawdown
Summary
Project manager told commissioners the courthouse owner's contingency has fallen and that $40,000 was moved to an IT line to cover unexpected internet and meeting‑room technology costs; furniture delivery and microphone purchases were also discussed.
Project manager Jason updated the Pulaski County commissioners on courthouse renovation finances and project schedule, saying the owner's contingency balance is "down to $54,000 and change" after addressing an HVAC credit and higher‑than‑expected IT costs.
Jason told commissioners he moved $40,000 from the contingency to the IT line item after a quotation to get the building Internet‑ready came in higher than budgeted. He said the work included a larger scope on IT than anticipated and that some remaining expenses could be covered by allowances or Ton and Blank's contingency. He added he would follow up with the project's construction manager and report the instruction contingency balance by email.
On meeting‑room audio, Jason said the county ordered eight omnidirectional microphones that will sit on the table rather than being mounted; he said the change should reduce issues where speakers' voices cut out because of height or angle differences. He also reported landscaping and paving were completed recently and said furniture delivery has been delayed for some items, including the meeting table, due to manufacturer scheduling.
Jason said a second punch‑list walkthrough with Luminaut is scheduled for early July and that the county will place an order for new microphones the day of the meeting. He expressed no major concern about the remaining contingency given the stage of the project but warned of possible small overages in furniture and other line items.
Commissioners asked a few clarifying questions about microphone type and meeting logistics; Jason said ROEING would assist with sound‑system adjustments after installation.
