Commissioners discuss $1.5M‑plus courthouse window replacement and financing options

Commissioners reviewed earlier schematic designs for replacing the courthouse curtain‑wall windows and heard that a 2019 estimate for full replacement was approximately $1,478,000 (the transcript cited the 2019 drawing totals and noted costs have likely risen). Engineers and contractors would need to evaluate the curtain‑wall system (noting curtain walls differ from storefronts), and some exterior limestone or marble trim may be damaged and require removal during work.

Staff outlined financing paths including use of the county building fund (unaudited balance mentioned around $336,000), capital outlay, lease‑purchase and bond options. The board discussed paying an engineering/feasibility fee (possible $5,000) to get drawings and cost breakdowns, after which bids could be solicited. Commissioners asked staff to contact Landmark and Community Building Solutions for updated documentation and bids and to return with funding scenarios before any commitment to construction.