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Facilities report: temporary fiber repair after sewer work; park improvements proposed
Summary
County facilities staff reported a temporary repair to an old, unmarked fiber line struck during sewer work and proposed future upgrades; staff also suggested park planters and playground grant research, but noted those are not funded this fiscal year.
Facilities staff provided updates on maintenance and capital items. Staff reported that an older fiber line to the County Attorney's building — installed years ago and lacking tracer wire — was struck during sewer installation and temporarily repaired in adverse weather; the repair is functional but staff said a permanent upgrade will be necessary because the line lacks appropriate junction boxes and documentation. Commissioners suggested staff check easements and consult the adjacent bank and city about access before soliciting quotes.
The facilities manager also floated several minor capital ideas for future consideration, including installing planters around the administration building and researching playground grants for park improvements. Staff emphasized these ideas are not in the current budget and would require future planning and possible grants.
The board asked staff to gather more information on fiber routing, easements and potential costs before bringing a formal proposal back to the board.
