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Johnson County facility near completion; board approves epoxy flooring, TCO tied to asphalt
Summary
Board members were told the new county facility is essentially complete, the board approved an epoxy floor for non-carpeted office areas and learned temporary occupancy depends on asphalt and utility work, including Duke Energy pole relocations.
Johnson County officials told the board May 12, 2025, that work on the county’s new facility is nearly complete and that the board approved a capital expenditure for epoxy flooring in certain interior areas, with the project paid from remaining contingency funds.
Wes Harrison, who presented the building update, said the building was “pretty much complete,” with a punch list, an inspection by city staff and final exterior work remaining. Harrison said the county expects a temporary certificate of occupancy once asphalt is installed on the site; city planning staff agreed to allow temporary occupancy contingent on pavement, he said.
Harrison brought an epoxy-floor quote for the office areas that are not carpeted; he said the initial quote was $7,900 but a staff check found the bid was $6,700. He said the epoxy would be slip-resistant. The board moved, seconded and approved the capital expenditure; staff said the cost would come from project contingency.
Harrison told the board work is delayed in part because two utility poles were placed in the wrong spots by Duke Energy. He said Duke will relocate or place the lines underground, and that the county expects a cost dispute among the contractor, engineer and Duke. "They're gonna take everything underground this time, which will solve the problem," Harrison said. Legal counsel indicated there will likely be a change-order discussion with Duke and that the county will seek not to pay costs that are not the county’s fault.
Harrison said final exterior tasks include signage, finish grading and a second asphalt surface course after initial paving; he said crews were waiting for a several-day dry window to complete surfacing. The board approved the epoxy floor and directed staff to proceed with the remaining work to obtain occupancy.
