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Committee reviews courtroom splitting plan and chiller options for courthouse renovation
Summary
Staff briefed the Facilities Committee on converting nine courtrooms for improved functionality and on two chiller options: a like-for-like replacement (~$1.37M) and a capacity expansion (~$2.1M). Members requested further analysis, RFP scheduling and budget implications; no decision or vote was taken.
Facilities staff presented informational proposals for two courthouse projects: converting ("splitting") courtroom spaces to change courtroom configurations and replacing or expanding the courthouse chillers.
On courtroom configuration, staff said the work could be funded by reallocating funds currently planned for carpet and wallpaper replacement in nine courtrooms. A judge present at the meeting said he preferred replacing the carpet but acknowledged the committee’s preference for functionality; staff said they would return with RFPs developed by Bailey Edwards and that the schedule would determine construction timing.
On mechanical systems, staff referenced a memo from Jim Gleason comparing two chiller approaches: a capacity expansion estimated at roughly $2.1 million and a straightforward replacement estimated at roughly $1.37 million. Committee members pressed for total lifecycle cost information and asked staff to provide estimates that show future renovation costs if the committee chose the lower-cost option now. Staff proposed further analysis and suggested the committee consider the matter in the CARF planning process with a likely decision point by June for fiscal-year-27 budgeting.
No formal motions or votes were recorded on either courthouse matter during the meeting.
