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Allen County reviews $910,000 furnishing estimate for Government Center; $8,500 moved to fund IT ADA compliance work
Summary
Building & Grounds staff updated commissioners on the Government Center project: an estimated $910,000 for new furnishings, $43,500 set aside for shades and IT, and a request to move $8,500 so the Auditor can contract NOW Media for IT ADA compliance services. Commissioners plan to form a Furniture Committee.
During a Building & Grounds weekly update, Jason Patchet and Chris Widener briefed the Board of Commissioners on logistics for department moves and facilities work tied to the Government Center project. Staff reported estimates from programming completed in 2023 that new furnishings would be approximately $910,000, with an alternate furnishings estimate for Domestic Relations of about $345,000 and an Auditor’s Office rolodex priced at approximately $70,000.
Staff said $43,500 had been set aside to cover roller window shades, furnishings and IT equipment; commissioners asked Susan Wildermuth to move $8,500 from the county cash balance so the Auditor’s Office can engage NOW Media to perform IT ADA compliance work. Brittany Woods was asked to obtain quotes for IT switches and to coordinate with Auditor Rachael Gilroy on equipment needs.
Commissioners discussed forming a Furniture Committee to meet with departments relocating to the Government Center to select procurement and furnishing options and to oversee the procurement process. Veterans Garage renovations were reported as complete and signage and lease‑termination paperwork were under legal review.
Next steps: staff will collect IT equipment quotes, convene a Furniture Committee with department representatives, and proceed with procurement planning for furnishings and signage. The timeline for full move‑in and procurement decisions was not specified in the public record.
