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County approves repair of Judicial Center baggage x‑ray, weighs replacement options
Summary
Jackson County Commissioners approved repair of the Judicial Center baggage x‑ray for up to $3,833.96 and discussed longer‑term replacement after vendor quotes showed a one‑year service contract at $8,408 and turnkey replacement options of $38,000 (one‑year warranty) or $61,895 (five‑year warranty).
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted April 7 to authorize repairs to the Judicial Center baggage x‑ray after staff reported the machine failed March 3, 2026.
Erik Hackman, maintenance, told the board the vendor provided four options: repair the voltage regulator for $3,833.96; a one‑year extended warranty/service contract for $8,408; turnkey replacement with a one‑year warranty for $38,000; or turnkey replacement with a five‑year warranty for $61,895. The commissioners approved the repair not to exceed $3,833.96 and asked staff to follow up with the vendor about buying parts for an in‑house repair, noting the unit has been in service eight years and is approaching a typical ten‑year lifespan.
Commissioner Andrew Stauffer asked whether parts could be purchased separately to avoid unnecessary warranty extensions; the board recorded that after ten years the vendor may no longer offer extended warranty service. The decision to repair now leaves open a future replacement if parts become hard to source.
The approved action directs facilities to proceed with the repair and to report back on parts availability and longer‑term replacement strategy.
