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Commission approves roughly $344,000 in repairs after county staff find corrosion in jail fire‑suppression lines
Summary
County staff reported significant corrosion in the correctional facility's fire‑suppression piping and requested $343,772 for repairs; the board approved the funding and the work, which is expected to take six to eight weeks per building.
County staff briefed the board May 19 on emergency repairs needed for the correctional facility’s fire‑suppression system after contractors discovered corrosion and a leak during renovation work. County officials told the board that if the suppression lines were to fail or activate in the current condition they could present a substantial health hazard to inmates and staff.
Staff described four modules of work and estimated the total cost at $343,772, with an anticipated six to eight weeks of work per building. County Administrator John Tekinich and Deputy Chief Ken Campbell were in the chamber for the presentation; Tekinich said the administration recommended approval to avoid greater health and operational risks and to prevent costlier emergency responses later.
Commissioner Susan Adams moved approval, Commissioner Joe Erman seconded, and the board voted in favor.
What’s next: staff will authorize repairs and coordinate construction phasing to limit disruption; no additional budget detail was provided at the hearing.
