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Commission discusses architect contract and pre‑purchasing equipment ahead of jail addition drawings
Summary
Officials recommended contracting CMH Architects for jail expansion drawings and discussed using remaining project funds for pre-purchasing kitchen/laundry appliances; cost estimates for a full expansion varied in discussion and staff cautioned bond-use restrictions should be verified first.
Staff and commissioners discussed entering a contract with CMH Architects to complete drawings and budget estimates for a planned jail addition; staff argued CMH already holds much of the original design work and could provide an estimated budget quickly. One presenter said approximately $2.9 million remained in a project account but said the overall project could be multiple millions and that architects should provide a clear estimate before action.
Commissioners discussed buying large appliances now to lock in pricing and save an estimated ~20% versus purchasing later, but staff said bond counsel must confirm whether existing funds may be used for pre-purchases. One commissioner referenced consultant estimates pushing potential expansion costs well into the millions and asked staff to identify allowable uses and provide a budget estimate for consideration.
