Government Center Roof, Lighting and Generator Upgrades
Summary
The county is finally tackling three long-deferred courthouse projects: replacing the 48-year-old Government Center roof, switching to LED lighting to save energy costs, and replacing the dead generator in the old courthouse that powers the elevators and emergency lighting. The Efficiency Network will oversee the work as general contractor.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract amounts weren't stated in the meeting; LED lighting is expected to save the county money over time.
County employees, jurors, visitors and anyone doing business at the courthouse, plus prisoners transported by elevator who won't risk being stuck in a power outage.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-09-15
The biggest budget transfer approved Tuesday moves $650,000 from commissioners' contingency into other improvements for the roof repair over the courthouse building.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-09-01
The county moved another $650,000 into the courthouse improvement project to pay incoming bills. The work should be finished by early October, with roofing done mid-September and the generator installed last.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-02
The county is spending $2 million to replace the Government Center's original ~48-year-old roof, switch to LED lighting, and replace the old courthouse generator — which currently can't keep the elevator running in a power outage, a problem for inmates and judges who use it.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-02-10
The county is finally tackling three long-deferred courthouse projects: replacing the 48-year-old Government Center roof, switching to LED lighting to save energy costs, and replacing the dead generator in the old courthouse that powers the elevators and emergency lighting. The Efficiency Network will oversee the work as general contractor.
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