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Osceola County approves pay application for jail expansion; staff flags winter concrete and heating challenges
Summary
The Osceola County Board approved a construction pay application and heard staff say roofing work will start Dec. 15, contractors will need temporary heaters and repairs are planned for a chipped precast panel; staff will follow up on a dented garage door and monitor concrete pours in cold weather.
The Osceola County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a pay application for the county jail expansion after county staff reviewed invoices and construction progress.
John (county staff) presented an itemized review of invoices for architectural and engineering fees, general construction work, security frames and hardware, plumbing, HVAC and electrical. He also reported interest income for September and October and recommended approval of the pay application as presented. "The engineers are here, and then, and then they'll be moving inmates when Delbert can get here so the CTO inspector can get here," John said, describing the next steps for occupancy and inspection.
The board discussed winter curing for poured concrete and interior heating. John said contractors will likely use torpedo heaters and other temporary measures but cautioned that running heaters in an un-roofed structure can push heat into the ceiling and cause moisture problems. He told the board roofing installation — described as mechanical fast and rough installation — is anticipated to begin Dec. 15, and staff will coordinate the timing of inmate moves and inspections.
Members also pressed staff on a visibly chipped precast panel and three dented garage-door panels at a new storage/shop area near the sheriff's office. Staff said the precast manufacturer can repair the chip and that the damage appears cosmetic rather than structural; they will inspect the garage door and follow up with Sheriff Kevin to determine responsibility and next steps.
Schulte made the motion to consider approval of the pay application; a board member offered support and the board approved the motion by voice vote. Chair summarized follow-up items: oversight of concrete pours given weather conditions, continued attention to heating at the sheriff's office, and staff follow-up on the storage-building garage door.
The county staff presentation and discussion occurred at the start of the meeting; payments and the motion are recorded in the minutes as approved by voice vote. Next steps identified by staff include coordination with the CTO inspector and contractor punch-list completion before inmate moves and ongoing monitoring of work performed in cold conditions.
