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County approves up to $110,000 for jail structural and soil investigation after tile 'tenting' detected
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 array found no significant seismic anomaly and engineers concluded the building is safe for occupancy but recommended further testing to assess soil conditions and structural integrity.
Chase requested an amount not to exceed $110,000 to perform core sampling around the jail and other campus locations, install crack-detection monitors, perform elevation surveys of the jail, and provide professional reporting. Commissioners asked whether contingency funding in the capital improvement plan (CIP) could cover the work; staff said contingency and CIP funds are available and that previously bid projects have stayed under budget.
Commissioners approved the requested work by motion and voice vote; staff said monitoring will continue and that the additional testing will inform any longer-term remediation or capital projects. The work is intended to protect staff and detainees while further analysis is completed.
