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Committee reviews generators, jail sheds and capital outlay projects

Alpena County Facilities, Capital & Strategic Planning Committee · October 15, 2025
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Summary

County maintenance and administration updated the Facilities Committee on completed and planned projects — including eight of nine generators running, proposed jail sheds with estimated pad/electrical costs, Merchant’s Building winter storage options, and several budgeted capital outlay items.

Maintenance Superintendent Nick Akins updated the committee on a range of county facility projects on Oct. 15, reporting that the Annex parking lot is finished, back bathrooms at the fairgrounds by the horse arena have been painted and that eight of nine generators that were picked up are running and will be distributed to townships or stored for winter once final work is complete.

Akins said the county should add load tests and consult an electrician to determine wiring and load compatibility before placing generators in service. He also reported that interior work at the Dental Health Clinic is underway, with flooring installation scheduled to begin Oct. 27 and a…

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