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County approves up to $110,000 for jail structural and soil investigation after tile 'tenting' detected
Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners · August 6, 2025
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Summary
After tile delamination and minor building movement were observed in the county jail, engineers recommended further core sampling, crack monitoring and elevation surveys; the board approved up to $110,000 for the work to ensure occupant safety.
John Chase, director of parks and facilities, reported that on June 6 crews observed 'tenting' of floor tile in the jail lobby. Two engineering firms investigated and determined the building had shifted slightly, producing stress cracks and some doors that no longer fit as before. A seismic monitoring…
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