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County project manager cites water damage, missing pilasters and delayed panels in courthouse renovation
Summary
Project staff told commissioners the courthouse renovation suffered condensate damage from a defective HVAC start-up last July, leaving swollen wood pilasters and missing acoustical panels; staff expect major chamber repairs to take weeks and some punch-list items within 30 days.
County project staff updated commissioners on the courthouse renovation, detailing lingering damage and a revised timeline for finishing the commission chambers.
"When the unit was fired up on July the 3 at 4:00 in the afternoon...there was a defect in the unit from the manufacturer and that unit ran all weekend...dumping condensate water into the building," Kelly said, explaining the event pushed the schedule back by months and contributed to swelling and cracking of woodwork in the chambers.
Kelly and other staff described four pilasters that need replacement, acoustical panels damaged in shipment and an epoxy product on the roof that was deemed unsuitable by the manufacturer and is being replaced. Some repairs—such as pilaster replacement and panel installation—are expected to take several weeks; many smaller punch-list items (touch-up painting, door hardware adjustment, mirrors) should be completed within 30 days.
Architect review following a walk-through will determine whether the commission chambers can reach "substantial completion," staff said. The project team emphasized care to protect historic finishes and floor surfaces when scaffolding and repairs occur.
Commissioners asked for clarity on the schedule and acknowledged the contractor and subcontractors will need to address the moisture-damaged wood to achieve an acceptable finish before turning the building over to the county.
