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Fiscal Court authorizes up to $40,000 for jail fire‑suppression contract, contingent on attorney review
Summary
The Whitley County Fiscal Court authorized the judge to sign a contract with Centos for fire‑suppression equipment and upgrades at the county jail, subject to County Attorney Bob Hammons’ approval and a maximum expenditure of $40,000. Commissioners asked for the final contract language before execution.
The Whitley County Fiscal Court authorized a time‑sensitive contract with Centos to bring the county jail’s fire‑suppression equipment up to current standards, contingent on final contract language and the county attorney’s approval.
County Attorney Bob Hammons reviewed terms with the vendor and raised issues that needed revision; commissioners said they wanted a clear not‑to‑exceed cap. The court agreed to authorize the judge to sign the contract with a maximum amount of $40,000, provided the county attorney signs off on the final agreement.
Commissioners said the work is urgent to keep the jail facility compliant and operational. The court approved the authorization by roll call and instructed staff to circulate the updated contract for attorney review and then proceed with execution once approved.
Next steps: County staff will deliver the revised contract to the county attorney for review. The judge is authorized to sign once the attorney confirms the contract language and the $40,000 cap is included.
