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Commission approves $175,242.56 pay application for law‑enforcement center; considers used pews to reduce courtroom furniture costs
Summary
The commission approved Pay Application No. 26 for Phase 2 of the Coffey County Law Enforcement Center totaling $175,242.56 and discussed long‑lead courtroom furniture. Staff proposed sourcing and refinishing used church pews as a cost‑saving alternative to expensive new custom furnishings.
Project lead Cole updated the Coffey County Commission on Phase 2 work at the Law Enforcement Center, saying framing, in‑wall plumbing and ductwork are largely roughed in and that electricians are completing overhead work. He said rock work is scheduled around mid‑March and that door frames and final fit‑outs remain.
Commissioners reviewed Pay Application No. 26 submitted by River City Construction LLC for work through Jan. 31, 2026. The application listed a total payment due of $175,242.56. After brief questions and clarification about line items and retained amounts, a motion to approve the application and certificate for payment was moved and approved by voice vote; funds will come from the jail construction project fund.
The board also discussed courtroom furnishings, identifying the courtroom furniture contract as a long‑lead, high‑cost item. Staff described an option to acquire used solid‑oak church pews from regional sources and refinish them locally to save money and provide durable seating that can be repaired or replaced piecemeal over time. A county official said vendors had quoted high prices for new custom benches, while used pews could be obtained ‘‘for pennies on the dollar’’ and refinished to a uniform appearance. Commissioners requested staff to pursue cost estimates for the pew option and to continue exploring local fabrication and refinishing to reduce project costs.
No change to the construction contract terms was reported during the meeting beyond approval of the pay application; commissioners encouraged continued monitoring of long‑lead items and the project schedule.
