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Elk County approves financing plan to move forward with $772,526 courthouse HVAC, electrical and lighting overhaul
Summary
The commission approved advancing a courthouse renovation package with Community Building Solutions, including HVAC, electrical and LED lighting upgrades and contingent financing; the project includes state historic tax credits and Evergy energy incentives.
The Elk County Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with a courthouse renovation package presented by Community Building Solutions on March 10, approving the county to seek financing for a stated project total of $772,526, contingent on final review of the construction agreement.
Jacob Hurla and Tyler Garst of Community Building Solutions presented a final project summary that included a guaranteed no-change-order cost previously quoted at $757,596 for the core scope. They described a plan that replaces lighting with LED fixtures (lighting cost $21,399 before Evergy incentives of $6,470, bringing the net to $14,930), performs a major electrical upgrade, installs new HVAC units (one-year workmanship warranty and 10-year compressor warranty), and preserves the existing boiler by draining and unhooking it during installation.
The presenters said the State Historic Preservation Office would allow a 40% tax credit on the eligible work, noted in the presentation as $303,038 (with a reported cash value of approximately $272,735 once sold). Community Building Solutions said it offers financing and the commission requested staff also explore local bank financing options. The motion to proceed was made by Commissioner Jake Liebau and seconded by Commissioner Perry Russell; the motion carried 3-0.
Company representatives said construction would begin two to three months after approval and take approximately 10 weeks, with most disruptive electrical work scheduled on Fridays and after-hours to minimize courthouse interruption. The minutes record the commission's approval to proceed and direct follow-up on financing and a final review of the construction agreement before contracts are executed.
