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Board approves mold remediation work and furnace replacement; roofing and remodel financing tabled
Summary
Following a mold remediation contract and retesting plan, the board authorized a limited contingency for mitigation, awarded a furnace replacement to Excel Mechanical, and tabled a larger roofing/remodel decision pending a detailed scope and possible bridge‑loan financing.
The board approved immediate steps to address mold at the county’s elderly services facility and authorized a retest after remediation.
Jessica Hobbs recommended awarding the first‑floor furnace replacement to Excel Mechanical based on competitive bids and asked for flexibility to authorize small additional remediation expenses up to $5,000 if vendors encounter unforeseen conditions during abatement. The board approved awarding the furnace replacement (contract amount recorded in the packet) and voted to let Jessica Hobbs or designated staff authorize mitigation expense increases up to $5,000 to avoid project delays.
The larger roofing replacement and the broader remodel scope (including accessibility upgrades) were tabled so staff could assemble a full scope, obtain accurate bids, and evaluate financing options. Board members discussed using a bridge loan to fund the remodel if necessary and scheduled a follow‑up meeting for June 30 to consider bridge‑loan terms and final quotes.
Alliance Environmental was approved to conduct post‑remediation retesting. The board emphasized the need to coordinate remediation, HVAC replacement, and any future demolition so work proceeds efficiently and without voiding surety or warranty protections on the facility.
