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Commission moves jail funds and reviews contractor cost memo as new jail nears occupancy
Summary
Cheatham County approved transfers totaling $116,389.89 to the jail capital project and accepted contractor cost summaries for change proposals; county staff reported seven exit doors must be replaced to meet the state Fire Marshal, and officials plan to pursue cost recovery from the architect.
Cheatham County commissioners approved budget transfers and reviewed construction change details for the county’s new jail during the March 16 meeting.
Budget Committee motions authorized moving $116,389.89 from County General Fund allocations to the Other Capital Projects — Jail Fund to complete additional work on the new facility. The transfer was approved by roll call (11 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent).
At the meeting County project representative Ed Greer told the commission the new jail is required to replace seven exit doors to meet the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s standards. Greer said the county intends to pursue recovery of associated costs from the project architect. County staff reported occupancy is anticipated in June.
Supporting documentation in the meeting packet included a Bell Construction 'Owner Day 2 Changes' memo that itemized change proposals and carried budget estimates totaling $116,387.89. The memo lists items such as security ceiling changes, added cameras, master control room work, booking counter dividers and other security and mechanical items.
Why it matters: moving funds to the jail project enables completion of outstanding change orders and safety‑driven work required for occupancy. The architect cost‑recovery claim and the need to replace multiple exit doors may affect final project costs and any pending retainage or warranty claims.
What’s next: staff will process the transfer and continue review of submitted change proposals; the commission will monitor contractor claims and any legal or recovery efforts by the county attorney.
