McCulloch County judge: courthouse roof may need $3'4 million replacement; flood sirens could be required under new state guidance

County Judge Frank Trull told the Commissioner's Court on Nov. 10 that multiple roofing contractors have assessed the McCulloch County courthouse and that at least one contractor, Roger Parsons of Parsons Roofing, estimated a full roof replacement could cost between $3 million and $4 million.

Trull said Premier Werks (which installed the roof in 2009) noted the bell tower area and gutters as particular concerns and suggested the entire roof might not need replacement. He reported that Mark Wing of A-Lert Roofing Systems later advised his company could not address repairs. Trull also reported completing a Texas Water Development Board survey connected to recent flood legislation; the survey response indicated the county may be required to install flood-warning sirens, though he said it is not yet known whether grant funding will be available for such equipment.

Trull said the Concho Valley Council of Governments is exploring procurement options for FEMA grant consultants or administrators for nearby counties, and he expected more information about that effort soon. The court did not approve any immediate large-scale roofing expenditure at the Nov. 10 meeting; contractors will provide formal estimates for further consideration.