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County staff say Ravenna Courthouse AC cannot be repaired; replacement ordered and commissioners press vendor on delays
Summary
Facilities staff told commissioners the Ravenna Courthouse main HVAC unit could not be fixed after compressor work and that Johnson Controls advised replacement; the board expressed frustration over long lead times and past contract work.
Facilities staff reported that temporary measures — installing two compressors — failed to restore the Ravenna Courthouse main air-conditioning unit and that Johnson Controls advised the county the system is not repairable. Staff said a replacement unit is expected in February and that Johnson Controls is the state-bid contractor for the county's building controls.
Commissioners voiced frustration at past delays on other projects and questioned whether other state resources or vendors could act sooner. One commissioner said, "Johnson Controls, and we're almost being held hostage," while staff described the vendor's assessment and the county's efforts to minimize interim impacts with rented units.
Staff noted the county had previously invested in energy upgrades through a grant and that some ductwork and partial replacements left the system unevenly serviced; full replacement would be costly. The board asked staff to continue pursuing quotes and prudent contingency planning so that long-term repairs do not exhaust available reserve funds.
The board did not take immediate procurement action at the meeting beyond recording the vendor assessment and the expected replacement timeline; staff will pursue purchase-order steps and follow up.
