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Cole County delays decision on $1.9M–$2.6M public works shop expansion
Summary
County staff presented a plan to add bays, a wash bay and storage to the public works central maintenance shop with an estimated median cost of $2.3 million. Commissioners agreed the project is needed but tabled action for one week to explore phasing and funding options.
Cole County public works officials presented detailed plans April 21 for a phased expansion of the county’s central maintenance shop, but commissioners postponed action to give staff time to refine costs and funding options.
Public works staff described the proposal as a two-phase project that would raise part of the existing roof to a 25-foot clearance, add two service bays, create an enclosed wash bay and oil/lubricant storage, and add an accessible restroom and a meeting room for mechanics. The project team estimated a median cost of about $2.3 million, with a likely range of $1.9 million to $2.6 million and…
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