Commissioners discuss converting shell space in northern Area A; contingency funds available for work under $40,000
Sep 9, 2026
Commissioners continued discussion about finishing a shell area in the new jail (northern Area A) to make future cell space or storage; a commissioner estimated that adding concrete and rough‑in plumbing would likely cost under $40,000 and noted available construction and owner's contingencies totaling roughly $1.5 million–$2 million.
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Commissioner (speaker 7) raised continuing work on the jail project and the potential to convert a gravel-floored shell space in the northern portion of Area A into finished cell space or storage by adding concrete and plumbing.
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