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Committee allocates $212,000 from TAVT to retrofit sheriff's dorm
Summary
Columbia County's management committee approved a $212,000 allocation from TAVT to replace fixtures and retrofit a 25‑year‑old dorm at the county jail; staff said the dorm houses about 100 people and that the construction budget is fully committed to a new dorm project.
The Columbia County Management & Internal Services Committee approved a $212,000 allocation from TAVT July 14 to retrofit an existing 25‑year‑old dorm at the county jail.
A county staff member said the funds will pay for replacing sinks, showers and toilet fixtures with stainless‑steel fixtures to raise the security level for that housing unit. The presenter said staff obtained multiple vendor quotes and that the allocation includes a contingency for unforeseen issues.
Committee members asked how many units the allocation would cover; the presenter did not provide an exact unit count but said the dorm holds close to 100 people. Another member noted the new dorm under construction will add "90 more" beds, and staff explained the retrofit is a separate project and the construction budget for the new dorm is fully committed.
The committee moved the allocation to consent and the chair declared it approved. Staff identified TAVT as the funding source for the retrofit and said the work will proceed under county procurement rules.
