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Commissioners appropriate $7,800 for parking‑lot engineering; larger construction estimates remain under review
Summary
After reviewing competing estimates, commissioners approved a $7,800 appropriation from special‑needs for preliminary engineering and final construction drawings for a courthouse parking lot; a larger full‑construction estimate will be bid separately.
Ohio County commissioners voted to appropriate $7,800 from the special‑needs fund to pay for preliminary engineering and final construction drawings for a proposed courthouse parking lot.
Staff presented bid documents and estimates: an initial invoice received for $3,900 and a full package cost estimate that could be substantially larger when construction bids are solicited. Commissioners emphasized the need to issue bid documents promptly to secure contractors before seasonal shutdowns; one commissioner said they would rather appropriate the full $7,800 now than revisit the item multiple times.
A motion to appropriate $7,800 from special‑needs for the engineering package carried on a recorded voice vote. Staff will accept the current invoice, complete bid documents and advertise for construction bids; commissioners signaled they will review final construction estimates and consider full appropriation once competitive bids are received.
Next steps: staff to process the $3,900 invoice now, use appropriated engineering funds to complete bid documents and return with construction bids and a recommended appropriation plan.
