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Council approves $11,000 safety upgrades for Carlin Justice Court, funded by court fees
Summary
Carlin City Council voted to award a Ready Services bid of $11,000—paid from court facility fees—to install a new exit door and bullet-resistant front counter glass at the Carlin Municipal Court clerk's office.
The Carlin City Council unanimously approved a contract to install a new exit door and bullet-resistant glass at the Carlin Justice Court clerk's area, with the $11,000 cost to be paid from court facility fees rather than the general fund.
Court Judge and Clerk Brandy Holbrook presented the request and said the upgrades are intended to improve staff safety in hostile situations or fires. "The project includes a rear exit door for staff safety and a bullet-resistant front counter window," Holbrook said. Building official Anna Penola confirmed three bids were received and recommended Ready Services. Denise Taylor moved to approve awarding the bid to Ready Services and stated explicitly that the cost would come from the clerk's budget. Joel Nalley seconded the motion; the council voted unanimously in favor.
Holbrook also noted that the court has implemented electronic search warrants and other measures to increase public access and safety. Work paid from facility fees avoids drawing on the city's constrained general fund.
