Commission documents emergency purchases after multiple jail water heaters fail

Aug 13, 2026

Staff said several water heaters serving multiple jail pods failed, and emergency purchases totaling $18,811.20 restored hot water; staff said the speed of repairs prevented potential loss of federal funding and the expenditure was noted in the minutes.

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Staff reported that multiple water heaters failed in jail pod floors and that emergency repairs were made to restore hot water. The speaker gave itemized amounts: $6,270.40 for the first set of heaters and $12,540.80 for a second group, for a total of $18,811.20.

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