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County staff update commissioners on jail HVAC, Search and Rescue/EOC, Auditor remodel and other projects
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Summary
Staff reported a March 3 crane date for rooftop HVAC at the jail, a needed grinder pump replacement and an April 1 target for erecting the Search and Rescue/EOC building pending septic-permit and access-road clarification; other facility remodels and moves were discussed.
County maintenance staff provided progress reports on several facility projects at the Feb. 10, 2026 meeting.
Cody Cupp, a county staff member, said the rooftop HVAC replacement at the jail is scheduled and that crane access will use Main Street rather than 6th Avenue; the crane operation is scheduled for March 3. He reported a grinder pump in the basement needs replacement, J‑Mod planning is moving forward and the main entry door replacement will start next week. Cody noted concerns about the crosswalk at 6th Avenue and lighting on the jail; he said the City will not install a traffic-control device at that location because it is close to the main intersection on 5th.
On the Search and Rescue/EOC project, staff discussed the septic permit and noted an April 1 target to begin erection; the plans currently depict the road to the airport and staff said clarification on the access road (Airport Rd) is needed. For the Rodeo Arena, Cody reported the contractor is backfilling ahead of the March concourse schedule, the hydrant is installed and ready for the City to tap and meter, and staff have received complaints about track-out onto streets that the contractor is addressing.
Cody also updated the board on the Auditor's remodel (sheetrock up; mud/tape remaining; HVAC scheduled; electrical stubbed). Regarding the probation and commissioners' move, Cody said the county is waiting on a draw-up from Harris Office and furniture is approximately four weeks out; the plan is to reuse the current probation security window.
Other business: Patti Stacey said she is working with HR on a Project Manager job description and the board discussed exploring options for the Public Health Building and the Berry's Building. No formal action was taken.