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Osceola County supervisors discuss jail remodel drainage, mechanicals and costs; staff to return with estimates
Summary
Supervisors spent more than an hour reviewing options for drainage, waterproofing and mechanical systems tied to a jail remodel and directed staff to collect cost estimates and vendor proposals before making further deletions to the project scope.
Osceola County supervisors examined a series of design and budget questions for the county jail remodel on Feb. 24, focusing on storm drainage between the new and existing buildings, waterproofing the courthouse foundation, and whether to keep existing boilers and rooftop chillers.
The discussion centered on preventing recurring leaks by rerouting roof drainage and potentially waterproofing the courthouse foundation where the jail will abut it. Supervisors and staff agreed to seek engineering estimates and contractor proposals before removing work from the current contract or approving further change orders.
Why it matters: The decisions affect the project’s near-term cost and longer-term maintenance risk. Several line items already identified as potential deductions totalled roughly $364,000 in initial estimates, and board members said deleting items without full analysis can produce later cost increases.
Board members and county staff reviewed three technical areas. First, staff recommended tying courthouse roof…
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