Osceola County approves jail construction change orders and $392,511.28 August pay application

The Osceola County Board of Supervisors approved two change orders for the county jail construction project and authorized the project's August pay application of $392,511.28 at a public meeting. The board also approved several claims linked to the project and heard a site-progress update from county staff.

County construction staff gave a progress update saying plumbing and electrical work inside the new facility is complete, the emergency generator pad is in place, the transformer is activated, and exterior grading and roadwork are underway. The presenter said the transfer switch is scheduled for installation around Sept. 3 and recommended switching the site to permanent power after the manufacturer's start-up and training so the contractor can continue interior electrical work.

The presentation also covered a request to replace an existing leaking roof now, rather than waiting until building demolition, because leaving the roof off risks further damage. Staff said installing the roof now would start the manufacturer's warranty on completion and inspection rather than delaying warranty start months later. The board discussed temporary sidewalk access around the generator and agreed a temporary walkway…