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Commissioners pause jail fueling-station work as public and sheriff urge review; termination fee flagged
Summary
A proposed fueling station at the new Justice Center drew public comment and sheriff concern. Commissioners said contractor Hagerman's termination cost would be $335,000 and that bond proceeds for the jail are restricted to construction uses only; several speakers urged delaying the project for fuller review.
Commissioners heard extended public comment and staff updates about a proposed fueling station tied to the new Boone County Justice Center and agreed to pause final decisions while collecting more information.
The discussion centered on funding, potential savings and contract exposure. Commissioner Scott Bell said late information indicated Hagerman Construction would require about $335,000 if the county elected to terminate the fueling-station agreement. Bell said that reimbursement would have to come from county general funds because bond proceeds tied to the Justice Center are limited to construction purposes.
Sheriff Tony Harris emailed the board urging a pause; in his message he recommended holding $2 million for other needs at the not-yet-completed Justice Center and questioned whether…
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