Bond County explores consolidating offices, seeks engineering study for facilities
Board members discussed a strategic plan for county buildings, noting chronic issues with the jail and courthouse and requesting an engineering firm evaluate the Southwestern Electric building versus new construction and estimate repair costs for existing facilities.
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Bond County Board members on June 2 opened a discussion about developing a strategic plan for county-owned buildings, citing ongoing issues with the jail and main courthouse and potential efficiencies from consolidating county offices. Commissioner Jeff Rehkemper reported that a group toured the Southwestern Electric building and said consolidation could offer shared utilities and operational savings, though it is unclear whether that building could accommodate all offices.
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