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Committee approves $51,000 proposal for assessments of three county facilities
Summary
The committee approved forwarding to the full county board a $51,000 proposal from Venture Architects to assess Pine Valley, the Simon Center campus and the ambulance building; staff recommended ARPA or general fund payment.
Richland County’s Executive and Finance Standing Committee approved moving to the full county board a proposal from Venture Architects to complete facility assessments of three county properties — Pine Valley, the Simon Center campus and the ambulance building — for $51,000.
Committee members said a comprehensive inventory of facility conditions is needed for long‑range planning. Staff noted highway facility assessments were completed in 2024 and that these three would finish the county’s set. The assessments are intended to identify structural, mechanical and other condition issues so the county can sequence repairs and budget appropriately.
Members discussed reimbursable or optional expenses in the proposal (for example, surveys or similar site‑specific work). Venture would perform optional services only with subsequent authorization; staff clarified the firm would return for approval before completing optional, higher‑cost add‑ons. Committee members suggested the county surveyor might be used for certain survey work to manage costs.
Committee members discussed funding and noted general fund or remaining ARPA funds could be used; several members supported using ARPA for the work. After discussion, the committee voted to forward the $51,000 proposal to the full county board for approval.
