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County inspector says retaining-wall failure, not roof, caused annex water intrusion; staff recommends delaying flooring installation
Summary
A county inspector told commissioners that failing exterior retaining-wall seals, repaired by building-grounds staff, appear to have stopped water intrusion. Staff recommended buying flooring materials but postponing installation until office expansion is complete to avoid replacement costs.
Jenny, the county staff member who inspected the annex with the TAC adjuster and engineer, told the court that initial assumptions about roof failure were incorrect and that the retaining walls on the side of the building were not sealed properly. She said building-grounds staff repaired those walls and reported no new water infiltration the morning of the meeting.
“As of this morning, we don't have any additional water,” Jenny said, and she recommended the county purchase flooring materials now but wait to install them until the office expansion across the hall is finished to avoid redoing work and to save county funds. Commissioners asked follow-up questions about the work scope and timing; staff reiterated that a TAC engineer report will confirm coverage and may change repair plans.
