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Kootenai County says Justice Building nears completion; ribbon-cutting set for July 10
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County staff reported the Justice Building has a temporary certificate of occupancy, elevators cleared by the state, furniture install scheduled for completion July 9 and an open house planned July 10; department moves to begin July 14 and some final change orders expected.
Kootenai County commissioners heard an update June 17 from Jeff Fuller, director of building and grounds, saying the Justice Building is nearing completion, has a temporary certificate of occupancy and that the elevators have been signed off by the state.
Fuller said crews have opened the wall between two connected buildings and are using one elevator to provide ADA access to the lower level while contractor Bowden removes an exterior sidewalk to create a courtyard between the structures. "They're fully operable," Fuller said of the elevators, and added that the courtyard work and an employee-access gate are among the last exterior items.
Fuller said first-floor furniture delivery is about 75% installed and that additional deliveries are scheduled: furniture for the lower level was due the Monday following the meeting and delivery for Levels 1 and 2 was described as occurring "on the 26th." He told the board furniture installation is scheduled to be complete on July 9. "We have scheduled our open house ribbon cutting on July 10 from 3 to 6PM," Fuller said, and he said department moves are planned to begin on July 14.
To assist those moves, Fuller said staff will bring a quote from DeVries Moving Company; he estimated outside movers would need about three days to relocate departments. He also said his team will perform a final punch walk with the architect and contractor Boughton, and is holding owner training sessions with mechanical and plumbing contractors on fire-suppression and other systems so county staff understand system shutoffs and controls.
Fuller told commissioners that a test-and-balance review of mechanical systems has produced a few recommended improvements—such as installing an extra damper to improve airflow—that will be handled through change orders. He said budget contingencies remain healthy and that he expects to carry a balance at project completion.
Commissioners asked for a recent financial update; Fuller said David Mendez was preparing that report and staff would try to provide it quickly. No final cost figures were presented at the hearing.
The update ran as a project-status briefing; no formal action was taken by the board during the item.
While the meeting included dates for furniture and moves, Fuller noted some items remain on a punch list and that staff will return to the board with any required change orders once testing and final reviews finish.
