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Commissioners authorize bids for replacement of roof on downtown commercial building; funds from economic development reserve
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Summary
The board approved soliciting bids from commercial roofing contractors to repair or replace the roof at 405-407 Neosho (previously Maribel's). Commissioners instructed staff to use economic development capital funds to cover anticipated costs and to require contractor inspections to determine substructure needs.
The Coffey County Board of Commissioners voted to solicit bids for repair or replacement of the roof on three contiguous downtown addresses (405, 406, 407 Neosho, previously referenced as Maribel's). Commissioners and staff discussed that prior patching had not resolved ongoing leaks and that a durable repair likely requires full replacement, although bidders must inspect substructures to determine whether additional structural work will be necessary.
County staff said an economic development reserve fund contains $164,000 for community improvement uses, and commissioners agreed the roof work could be funded from that account. Commissioners also discussed how thorough inspections will reduce uncertainty and allow more apples-to-apples bids: contractors should be required to examine the existing roof deck and report whether replacement of decking or other subsurface components is required.
Commissioner Thompson moved to solicit commercial roofing bids for replacement/repair at the specified downtown addresses with funds to come from the economic development capital outlay line item; Commissioner Huguenen seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. Staff will circulate bid specifications and a schedule for mandatory site visits.
