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Barnstable County facilities assessment estimates multimillion-dollar repairs; master plan next steps outlined
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Barnstable County administrators told delegates that a draft facilities condition assessment by Gensler estimates tens of millions in deferred maintenance and that a master-planning process will weigh options including centralizing public-facing services.
Barnstable County administrators told delegates that a draft facilities condition assessment prepared by architectural consultant Gensler identifies extensive deferred maintenance across county-owned properties and estimated repair and upgrade costs in the tens of millions, and staff described next steps in a county master-planning process.
Assistant County Administrator Vera Harik reported that Gensler’s draft assessment estimated about $59,000,000 in necessary repairs and upgrades across county properties; Paul Rizzo, the county’s assets and infrastructure manager, said contingency buffers and later revisions by the consultant produced higher draft estimates—up to about $70,000,000—prompting staff to clarify figures for members.
“Bear in mind that… the draft facilities assessment…
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