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County hears elevator inspection: contractor recommends modernization, estimates $100K–$120K
Summary
An elevator representative told Coryell County Commissioners the courthouse's 1985-era Dover DMC controller is at end of life and recommended a modernization package (new controller, travel cable, door operator) estimated at $100,000–$120,000; board‑only repairs were estimated at $20K–$25K but judged suboptimal.
Commissioners heard an assessment of the courthouse elevator from a technician who recommended modernizing the system rather than attempting piecemeal repairs to obsolete control boards.
The contractor said the elevator uses a first‑generation Dover DMC controller from about 1985 and that replacement of the obsolete CLC board would require upgrading multiple boards. "If this was a DMC 2, I would love to stretch this thing out another five years," the contractor said, but for the current vintage he recommended modernization. He estimated the cost to replace all the obsolete boards at about $20,000–$25,000 but warned that would be "a bad option" for an otherwise obsolete system. His recommended modernization package (new controller, travel cable, door operator and a minimalistic landing system) was estimated in the $100,000–$120,000 range and would take about three to five weeks to complete once materials are procured.
Commissioners asked whether mechanical components (hydraulics, pump, rams) required replacement; the contractor said structural and mechanical systems appear to be in good shape and that the work focuses on updating electronics and controls. He said the county's tank unit (hydraulic component) had recently received maintenance and could be retained. "We're trying to just get you guys the core of the elevator," he said, characterizing the proposal as a targeted modernization rather than a full replacement.
Next steps: Commissioners requested that the presenter provide a written estimate; staff and the contractor agreed to exchange a formal proposal and measurements so the court can consider budget programming and potential capital funding.
No formal procurement or contract was approved at the meeting; the court asked staff to obtain and circulate a written cost estimate before any decision to fund modernization.
