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Committee authorizes Ho-Chunk funds for generator upgrades after engineer flags code-driven costs
Summary
An engineer’s inspection added code-required wiring and life-safety work to generator projects at Vernon Manor and Vernon Acres, raising the total additional cost estimate by about $33,767; the committee authorized using unassigned Ho-Chunk funds to cover the change and approved reallocation in a voice vote.
County staff reported that engineer and electrician inspections of generator projects at Vernon Manor and Vernon Acres identified code-required upgrades not included in the initial scope. The additional work includes upgrading some aluminum wiring to copper for underground runs (an estimated $12,000 alone) and potential new conduit and enunciator wiring; staff said the $33,767.26 figure was a worst-case estimate and explained the safety rationale for copper and for surge protection and separate life-safety panels.
Staff estimated the total cost for four generator projects at roughly $476,000 and said the county’s share is about 35% ($165,800). Committee members discussed options for reusing or selling older generators and noted potential restrictions tied to grant requirements. After discussion, a committee member moved to authorize the use of unassigned Ho-Chunk funds for the generator budget amendment; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.
