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County staff brief commissioners on courthouse roof, HVAC and sewer district costs
Summary
Building and Grounds and public works staff reported on courthouse roof repairs, HVAC replacements, LED lighting grant work and rising grinder‑pump costs in sewer districts; staff warned some sewer assessments may rise during the next budget process.
Leavenworth County’s buildings and grounds and public works staff presented their fourth‑quarter report to the Board of County Commissioners, outlining near‑term repairs to the courthouse roof, HVAC work and growing maintenance costs in certain sewer districts.
The county released a request for proposals for courthouse repairs and received one bidder for the roof; the county awarded a roof contract to Delta, with work scheduled to start 01/27 (weather permitting). Staff said the project will require closure of the courthouse southwest parking lot for equipment and materials and that other phases — including exterior stone/ledge work — will be presented to the board with cost options and historic‑preservation implications.
Why it matters: Staff said the courthouse work could qualify for historic tax credits if the board elects historically accurate repairs, which could offset roughly 30% of eligible costs. Buildings and Grounds manager Aaron (presenter) said a trainer will present three options with cost estimates for exterior stonework at a future meeting.
Other items covered: an HVAC heat‑exchanger replacement at the Cushing building, air‑handler repairs, completion of concrete repairs at the justice center’s sally port, and a $76,000 grant to convert justice center fixtures to LED lighting; staff said Public Works crews will perform the installations. Public works also reported that sewer district grinder pump costs have risen sharply since 2021; because the sewer districts are funded by special assessments and cannot receive general‑fund transfers, staff warned the board a rate increase and public hearing will be necessary when staff sets the budget.
Staff closed by offering to provide commissioners with more detailed options and cost estimates next week for the courthouse exterior and said they will notify residents in sewer districts of any special assessment changes during the budget process.
