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Meade County facilities report flags failing courthouse roof; commissioners ask staff to prepare bids
Summary
Facilities director reported rapid membrane deterioration on the courthouse roof, with about 25 additional leaks identified and contractor estimates beginning around $245,000; commissioners directed staff to prepare bid documents and consider alternatives and scheduling around court operations.
Facilities director Ben Petraco told the Meade County Board of Commissioners that routine maintenance work uncovered about 25 additional holes in the courthouse roof membrane and that contractors are reluctant to make permanent repairs before a full project is scheduled. Petraco said he has obtained three professional estimates; the lowest estimate is in the $245,000–$250,000 range.
Commissioners and staff discussed procurement steps, whether to put the courthouse and jail roof projects together for bid, and the importance of scheduling work around court sessions to avoid excessive noise and disruption. Petraco said contractors indicated the earliest start would likely be next spring, and the county should prepare bid documents and specifications, potentially with architect assistance and alternative scope options (such as a rubber membrane over existing metal roofing).
Petraco also reported this month’s facilities workload (about 54 work orders) and highlighted specific completed projects including generator servicing and AED inspections. Commissioners asked for the bids and for coordination with court administration and the county’s purchasing process.
Why it matters: The courthouse roof is county‑owned infrastructure and active leaks present ongoing operational and maintenance risk; estimating and competitively procuring the repair are necessary steps to avoid further damage and to budget for construction work.
What’s next: Facilities will proceed with assembling bid documents and coordinate with the auditor’s office and court staff on timing; commissioners signaled readiness to accept bids and appropriate funding once procurement is complete.
