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County reports jail roof/roofing-ice damage to HVAC units; new jail occupancy expected in about eight weeks
Summary
County staff reported sliding ice from metal roofing damaged six HVAC units at the new jail; quotes indicate a quote has been requested for ice guards and staff expect to occupy the new facility in roughly eight weeks after exhaust-fan installation.
Cheatham County officials reported damage to the new jail caused by sliding ice during a recent ice storm and provided an estimated timeline for returning operations to the new facility.
Ed Greer told the commission that sliding ice from the metal roofing damaged six HVAC units and that the county has requested a quote for ice guards. He said the Fire Marshal provided verbal approval on the doors and estimated the county would be able to occupy the new jail in about eight weeks after an exhaust fan is installed.
Why it matters: damage to HVAC and building-envelope components can delay occupancy and increase repair costs; the county has identified next steps (ice guards, exhaust fan installation) and an implementation estimate.
Follow-up: County staff will obtain written quotes and schedule repairs; no vote or formal appropriation was recorded at the meeting for these repairs.
