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Vendor offers lower-cost roofing alternatives for historic courthouse; EMA flags possible BRIC grant
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Summary
A roofing contractor presented synthetic-tile and designer-shingle options that may cut costs and maintenance compared with clay tile; emergency-management staff said a BRIC grant might be available to help fund courthouse roof work, but the application deadline and eligibility require follow-up.
A roofing contractor told the Fulton County Council April 21 that synthetic tile systems and designer shingles could deliver the courthouse’s clay-tile look at substantially lower cost and maintenance, with broad ballpark estimates ranging from roughly $500,000 (shingles/synthetic) to $1 million-plus (designer systems) and as much as $2 million for a full clay-tile replacement depending on discovery of hidden decking or structural rot.
The presenter recommended obtaining courthouse blueprints and an allowance for unforeseen conditions, noting that inspection of the roof deck might reveal additional repairs that could change the final price. He said synthetic systems carry class-4 impact ratings, reduced weight compared with clay tile and longer product warranties, and that saving on recurring maintenance could offset higher upfront costs.
In a separate briefing, the county’s emergency-management director said staff are exploring a BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities) grant that could cover tornado-safe roofing or similar mitigation work on the courthouse; the director advised council that the BRIC application would require coordination with grant writers and had a near-term deadline. The director said the county’s multi-hazard mitigation plan (last updated in October 2020) and discussion with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security would be part of the grant assessment.
Councilors asked staff to obtain blueprints, collect accurate measurements and pursue engineering or inspection reports to refine cost estimates before selecting materials or pursuing grant funding.
