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Commissioners weigh courthouse furniture bids and accessibility ramp repairs as building project progresses
Summary
County staff presented a Corn Husker Industries proposal for custom courthouse desks and recommended compiling a list of needs and reusable furniture; commissioners also discussed bidding a $90,000 handicap-ramp rehabilitation and timing relative to ongoing courthouse construction.
County staff brought forward a proposal from Corn Husker Industries to custom-build desks and other courthouse furnishings, explaining the vendor's measurement process and eight-month production timeline. The vendor would measure offices, confirm layouts with individual users and store finished furniture until the new building is ready.
Commissioners asked for an itemized list showing which current desks could be reused and which offices would need new furniture; one commissioner suggested using project funds rather than general tax dollars if the work is part of the courthouse project.
Staff also proposed soliciting bids to rehabilitate the west-side handicap ramp and adjoining walkway (about $90,000 in the building-and-land project budget). Commissioners debated doing the ramp project now versus waiting until courthouse construction is farther along to avoid staging conflicts and to ensure egress and accessibility are addressed.
The board asked staff to provide a detailed furniture list and specifications for the ramp repair, inspect the ramp site, and bring bid specifications back to the board for approval.
