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Justice Center demolition underway; county staff reports $107M committed, $13.5M incurred to date
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Summary
Project owner's representative Tom Perrons told commissioners demolition is underway, material testing will start this week, site shoring and a tentative groundbreaking are planned for May; the project team reported roughly $107 million committed of an authorized $118 million and about $13.5 million in incurred costs to date.
Tom Perrons, owner's representative on the Justice Center project, gave commissioners a brief construction update: material testing proposals have been received and testing will start immediately, courthouse demolition began in March and continues, and shoring and site stabilization are next steps. Perrons said the team expects to schedule a groundbreaking once the site cleanup is complete, with a tentative date in May pending final confirmation.
On project finances, Perrons reported the team is currently committed to approximately $107,000,000 of a $118,000,000 project authorization and has incurred about $13,500,000 in costs so far; more detailed line items were available in the written packet. Commissioners asked whether SPAT funds are accruing interest and whether interest could be used to reimburse initial county advances. County counsel said SPAT funds are accruing interest and, depending on ballot wording and voter direction, there may be procedural steps if the county wanted to repurpose any excess.
Commissioners also asked about cash flow and the potential need for a bridge loan. Staff said they track monthly incurred costs and adjust the cash‑flow forecast accordingly; the timing for any bridge loan has shifted in recent adjustments but remains under review, with staff aiming to minimize last‑minute borrowing.
Why it matters: The Justice Center is a major county capital project with significant committed funding and schedule milestones that affect court operations and county capital planning. Commissioners signaled continued oversight on permitting, cash‑flow and public communication about milestones.
What's next: Material testing will begin the coming week; staff will continue monthly cost and schedule reviews and report back to the commission as needed.
