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Warren County buildings and grounds update: asbestos discovery, chimney demo, heaters, front steps and forensic center planning
Summary
Committee heard that asbestos was found under boardroom tile, contractors will demolish a chimney next week, OES garage heaters will be installed soon, plans for front steps/ring-road work will use leftover ARPA money, and regional forensic center planning will seek multi-county funding.
Warren County Facilities Committee members received updates on multiple buildings-and-grounds projects including an asbestos finding in the boardroom renovation, a chimney demolition contractor mobilizing next week, installation of new heaters in the Office of Emergency Services (OES) garage, plans to use leftover ARPA funds for courthouse front steps and ring-road design, and ongoing multi-county talks about a regional forensic center.
Kevin Hajos, superintendent, said the county awarded the boardroom renovation contract in December and expects a 60-day construction schedule once the general contractor provides shop-drawing approvals and secures materials. Hajos told the committee the project uncovered mastic adhesive under floor tile that contains asbestos — an unforeseen condition discovered after bidding — and the county is awaiting cost estimates for mitigation. “The…
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