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Bond County explores consolidating offices, seeks engineering study for facilities
Summary
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.
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.
Sheriff Josh Hill requested that the county hire an engineering firm to evaluate both the Southwestern Electric building and the option of constructing a new facility and to provide cost estimates for each alternative. Circuit Clerk Randi Workman asked that the engineering assessment also include the condition of current county buildings and estimates for necessary repairs. State's Attorney Dora Mann said payment for the engineering firm could properly be made by the Public Building Commission. The board determined that a committee should be formed and that selection of an engineering firm and committee formation will appear on the next County Board agenda for approval.
