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Allen County reviews $910,000 furnishing estimate for Government Center, considers furniture committee
Summary
Building & Grounds staff briefed commissioners on Government Center outfitting and IT needs, citing a 2023 furnishing estimate of about $910,000, a $345,000 alternate for Domestic Relations, and $70,000 for a new Auditor 'rolodex.' Commissioners asked staff to secure IT quotes and discussed forming a Furniture Committee.
Building & Grounds staff Jason Patchet and Chris Widener updated the Allen County Board of Commissioners on March 19 about preparations for the Government Center move and associated costs.
The minutes record a 2023 programming estimate of approximately $910,000 for new furnishings county‑wide, with an alternate furnishing estimate for Domestic Relations of about $345,000. The Auditor's Office 'Rolodex' replacement was estimated at $70,000. Commissioners were told $43,500 had been set aside for roller shades, furnishings and IT equipment; staff were asked to obtain quotes for required IT switches and other items so funds can be placed.
Commissioners discussed creating a Furniture Committee composed of representatives from departments moving into the Government Center to guide procurement and selection of furnishings. The minutes note general discussion about shifting janitorial staffing and that veterans garage renovations are complete; legal work to terminate the current lease was in progress so veterans could occupy the garage by month end. Commissioner Beth Seibert left the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
No formal procurement awards or detailed funding approvals were recorded in the minutes for the furnishing estimates; the discussion produced direction to gather quotes and convene departments to move the furnishing process forward.
