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Facilities committee hears progress reports on County Plaza, Bennett elevator replacement, jail consolidation and courthouse boiler
Summary
Committee received status updates: County Plaza largely complete; Bennett Administrative Center elevator replacement underway with a small change order; Pope Joe consolidation (jail) interior work progressing; courthouse boiler project reached substantial completion but needs building automation tie-in.
The Champaign County Facilities Committee received updates on multiple renovation projects at its February meeting, with most work moving toward completion and a request that facilities and the executive office prepare a consolidated financial and scheduling plan ahead of the March meeting.
Carla (Bailey Edward representative) reported that County Plaza is "substantially complete," with a few county-requested change orders remaining. "I think we'll have a better timeline next month to share," she said.
On the Bennett Administrative Center elevator renovation (ITB2023005), staff said Otis added an extra crew. Eric (staff member) said the two south elevators were targeted for a May completion that could accelerate with recent work; he said the north elevator may be ready in "4 to 6 weeks." Committee discussion identified a…
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