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Commissioners pick Burns & Associates as architect for detention expansion; jail project timeline reviewed
Summary
The court selected Burns & Associates as most qualified for architectural services for a proposed Potter County Detention Center expansion and heard staff describe possible facility sizes (example: 144 beds / 3 pods), cost ranges and a project timeline that could lead to construction in 2025–2026. Commissioners asked for options and further committee review.
Potter County commissioners approved Burns & Associates as the most qualified architect for a proposed detention center expansion after discussion with the sheriff and county project staff about facility size options and budget ranges.
The sheriff and staff described options that included a 144‑bed configuration (three pods) and discussed potential larger alternatives. Estimated planning figures cited in the meeting ranged from roughly $1.44M for a smaller option to higher figures for larger facilities; staff emphasized the value of building with future capacity in mind and suggested exploring options that could generate revenue by housing inmates for other jurisdictions. The court approved moving forward with Burns & Associates and asked for an executive committee and staff to bring facility options and cost scenarios back for review.
Project managers also presented a timeline for district courthouse records corrective work, barcoding and a phase‑2 bid schedule; staff projected phase‑2 construction could start in mid‑2025 with anticipated completion around mid‑2026 depending on bids and schedules.
