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Jackson County approves $29,875 HVAC change order, SHIP contract and insurance fund participation
Summary
At its April 28 meeting the Jackson County Commission approved a $29,875 HVAC change order for courthouse repairs (covered by contract contingency), renewed a SHIP annual contract with a $5,000 staffing allocation, and approved joining a three‑year self‑insured liability fund beginning in 2027.
Jackson County commissioners approved a package of routine contract and procurement items at their April 28, 2026 meeting, including a $29,875 change order for courthouse HVAC repairs, renewal of an annual senior insurance counseling contract (SHIP) with a $5,000 staffing allocation, and a resolution to participate in a multi‑county self‑insured liability fund.
The chair described the HVAC change order for Unit 3 as repairs to an older system that included damper replacements, installation of an outside air damper and coil cleaning to ensure proper functioning with the new system. The chair reported the total change‑order cost as $29,875 and stated the amount would be covered by contract contingency funds and would not increase the contract’s total cost. The motion to approve the HVAC change order carried by voice vote.
Separately, the commission approved the annual SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) contract with the regional council of governments to continue senior insurance counseling and benefits assistance. The chair said the agreement includes a $5,000 contribution intended to help with staffing for the SHIP program. The transcript’s contract term language is unclear in places; the agenda materials describe the agreement as effective April 1 with an end date referenced in the packet.
The commission also adopted a resolution and participation agreement to join a three‑year self‑insured liability fund administered through the Association of County Commissions of Alabama. The transcript notes the current fund term ends 12/31/2026 and that Jackson County’s participation would begin 01/01/2027, with the initial premium adjustment to be incorporated into the county’s 2027 budget. The chair said the participation decision was adopted by the group as of April 17, 2026 and that premium adjustments will be determined by the fund.
All three items were approved during the meeting; recorded votes for the HVAC and SHIP items were noted as motions carried by voice vote. The insurance resolution was adopted by voice vote as well. The county administrator said follow‑up work will incorporate premium adjustments into next year’s budget and that no additional funding was required at the time of approval.
