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Commissioners approve phased $72,000 hot-water loop replacement at county jail
Summary
After reviewing two plumbing quotes, the board approved an initial $72,000 project to replace the jail's hot-water loop (Anderson Plumbing), favoring a phased cell-by-cell approach to avoid moving inmates offsite; commissioners noted additional cell work would be scheduled as funds and needs dictate.
Warren County commissioners approved an initial $72,000 project to replace the hot-water loop at the county jail, opting for a phased approach that county staff said would limit the need to move inmates offsite.
Staff reviewed two plumbing bids and recommended starting with the primary hot-water loop — the most problematic section. Commissioners and jail staff discussed doing the work cell by cell, which spreads cost and reduces operational disruption. Commissioner (S2) described the phased plan: crews would replace the loop and then address individual cells as needed to avoid transferring inmates. He also noted moving inmates incurs additional daily costs.
Commissioner (S1) moved to approve the initial work and Commissioner (S5) seconded; the board approved the motion by voice vote. The Anderson Plumbing quote was cited in the discussion as approximately $72,000 for the loop; commissioners said subsequent cell-level replacements would carry additional per-cell costs.
