Renovation nearing completion; facilities report $614,487 in contingencies and $283,782 remaining

Jeremy, a county facilities staff member, told the Trempealeau County property meeting on April 13 that the courthouse renovation is approximately 98% complete and that crews are finishing punch‑list items and final electrical work. “We’re sitting at about 98% completion,” he said.

Why it matters: Jeremy provided the committee with an accounting of contingency funds and near‑term procurement needs. He reported three contingency categories — owner, construction and asbestos allowances — that together total $614,487, with $283,782 remaining. He described that roughly 52% of contingency funds had been spent to date.

Details from the meeting: Jeremy said the project team is installing motion sensors on the first and second floors to improve energy efficiency and that some lighting fixtures were being changed to brighten formerly dark areas. He described HVAC roof‑intake work and additional Cat‑6 drops that were omitted from the original plan but now included. Jeremy also said chairs and older benches from the Trempealeau Room would be removed and offered for reuse or sale.

Procurement and next steps: Jeremy said there is an RFP out for chiller work at Petrick Park and that $8,000 was budgeted to support the RFP process. He said staff would continue punch‑list work and coordinate remaining electrical and HVAC work with contractors.

Outcome: No formal vote was taken on contract changes or additional funding during the meeting; staff indicated they will continue managing remaining items and report back as needed.