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Sheriff says $500,000 grant awarded for Justice Center chiller but estimate leaves $199,983 gap
Summary
Sheriff Cortez told the Hancock County Commissioners the office has a $500,000 drawdown grant to replace the Justice Center rooftop chiller; an initial estimate of $699,983 leaves an expected funding shortfall. The sheriff said he will provide more information after grant acceptance paperwork is complete.
Sheriff Cortez told the Hancock County Commissioners on Feb. 26, 2026, that his office has been awarded a $500,000 drawdown grant to replace the rooftop chiller at the Hancock County Justice Center.
Cortez said the project's current estimate is $699,983, creating a funding gap of roughly $199,983. "This is a draw down grant," Cortez said; he added he will have more information once the grant acceptance paperwork is received and the county completes the formal acceptance process.
Commissioner Jeffrey Hunker and county staff listened as Cortez described the award and the estimate. No formal acceptance vote was recorded at the meeting; Cortez said further details will be provided after staff completes the required paperwork.
County officials did not specify other potential funding sources at the meeting. The transcript records the grant award amount and the approximate replacement estimate but does not include a contract award or timeline for replacement work. The commissioners did not take a separate recorded vote to accept the grant during this meeting.
