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Commission names Parish-led design-build team for courthouse project; no construction funds approved
Summary
The commission selected a Parish-led design-build team to develop courthouse designs and cost estimates; commissioners emphasized this action only assigns the team and does not authorize construction funding.
The Wayne County Commission voted to select a design-build team led by Parish (Parish Development/Construction) to proceed with design and cost development for the county courthouse project. The vote authorizes the team selection only; commissioners did not approve construction funding at the meeting.
Commissioners and members of the courthouse committee described Parish's proposal as the clearest plan for circulation and security flow among judges, staff, civilians and inmates. County officials stressed the selection focuses on design and programming work so the team can prepare material lists and cost estimates to return to the commission for final budget approval.
Commissioners discussed the project's security priorities, including separating judges, staff, civilians and inmates to prevent co-mingling. The recommended Parish team included an experienced courthouse/justice-center programming expert (identified by county staff as "P. J.") whose work the committee found persuasive.
Chairman and committee members said the team's letters of recommendation were strong; commissioners emphasized the decision does not authorize spending on construction. Staff said the next step is a design phase, after which the commission will review the estimates and consider appropriation requests.
