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Polk County community center work delayed by door jambs, flooring and contractor scheduling
Summary
County officials told commissioners that recent work at the community center has been limited by subcontractor availability and unresolved door jamb and flooring work; the commission plans to hold an April meeting at the community center and prioritize office spaces for completion.
County staff told Polk County commissioners that work at the county community center has progressed slowly because of unresolved door jambs, flooring and contractor scheduling, and they do not yet have a firm restart date.
Officials said the project is waiting on door frames and floor work; contractors and subcontractors slowed during winter and are now scheduling remaining tasks. Staff said they plan to prioritize finishing Jackie’s office so county clerk services can return to the east side of the county, followed by senior spaces and the health department.
County staff also said two metal roofs were recently installed on two fire stations (Stanford and Grassy Creek), and additional road work near those sites is planned once weather allows. Commissioners said the commission’s April meeting will be held at the community center, contingent on progress and availability of the finished floor.
Why it matters: the community center houses county services and the senior program; delays affect access to services and scheduling for county meetings. Commissioners said they understand contractor constraints but pressed for clearer timelines and more frequent updates.
Next steps: county administration will notify commissioners when work resumes, will send timeline updates through the commission message thread and expects to report progress before the scheduled April meeting.
