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Wichita County reviews jail maintenance after HVAC and roof issues; manufacturer inspection to cost about $500
Summary
County officials discussed two failing rooftop units, a failed motherboard in the visitation area, 37 recent work orders and a planned TPO roofing-manufacturer inspection that officials said will cost about $500 and may cover a previously quoted $16,000 repair bid.
Wichita County Commissioners on Friday reviewed maintenance work at the county jail after staff reported problems with two rooftop HVAC units and roofing concerns that prompted a manufacturer inspection.
County staff told the court that two RTUs (rooftop units) are giving the jail problems: the fan loader on RTU 84 is failing and a unit above the main hall and video-visitation area is out until a replacement motherboard arrives. Staff reported 37 work orders completed in the past week and cited the roof as an additional major maintenance item.
Commissioners discussed pictures sent to the TPO roofing manufacturer, which county staff said raised concerns for the manufacturer. The manufacturer has agreed to send a representative to perform a full inspection. County officials said the county must pay the inspector's travel cost—about $500—but that the manufacturer has agreed to cover a $16,000 repair bid the county previously had on the table. The court discussed whether the manufacturer or the installer would remain liable if the on-site inspection revealed additional problems beyond those visible in photos.
County staff characterized the motherboard failure in the visitation area as the first such failure in a pilot program; staff expected the replacement part to arrive the same day as the meeting. Commissioners did not take formal action during the discussion; the inspection visit and associated cost appeared to be approved informally during the exchange.
The discussion did not include a vote or formal motion directing staff to execute repairs or contracts. Commissioners asked that the county hold the manufacturer or installer accountable for problems identified beyond what the photos showed and to ensure repairs covered by warranty or agreement are billed appropriately to the responsible party.
