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Commission debates urgent purchase and rental plan after jail generator failed in October
Summary
County leaders described the jail diesel generator as inoperable since October; staff provided rebuild estimates and a broader $86,786 figure for parts, repairs, rental and services, while commissioners pressed for quick replacement and discussed a separate appropriation for a natural-gas hookup.
Marion County commissioners spent extended time discussing the county jail’s inoperable diesel generator, which staff said has been out since October. Commissioners described the lack of backup power as an operational risk if a prolonged outage occurs.
County staff estimated a rebuild would cost about $40,000; procurement for a new unit and a separate natural-gas hookup would require additional appropriations. Staff identified an $86,786 figure that covers parts,…
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