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Commission approves repair contract for decades-old courthouse elevator
Summary
The Cole County Commission approved a service-and-repair order for a roughly 60-year-old courthouse elevator after staff warned seals are failing and parts are scarce. Commissioners voted by voice to authorize the work and credited prior repairs against the cost.
The Cole County Commission voted to proceed with a service-and-repair order for the courthouse elevator after staff described failing seals, a grooved shaft and parts no longer available.
"This is for the old elevator that's 65 years old," said the staff member who presented the bid, describing a motor leak and worn seals that have repeatedly failed. Commissioners discussed that the elevator is small — roughly four people — and used by judges, marshals and others. Commissioner (speaker 4) moved to proceed with the order; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Officials estimated parts and cabling work would require a multi-week turnaround once the contract is signed. Staff told commissioners they expect a credit for past repairs to be applied to the bill. The commission directed the administrator to sign the service order and move forward so the elevator outages do not risk holding prisoners or court staff in the cab.
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