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Friday, May 10, 2013

County Building Remodel


Anita Weston, Reporter
Rich Civic Times 

RANDOLPH, Utah. May 1, 2013. Jon Nichol reported to the Commission on the remodeling that is being done on the County Building.  The window wells were opened.  One in the front is deep and could be a place where someone could hide.  It could compromise the jail.  In addition, there needs to be an egress from the sheriff’s office through one of the windows.  That window could have a grate placed on it that could only be opened from the inside if escape through there were ever necessary.  Currently, none of the windows meet code.  

Water issues and mold have all been taken care of.  The rain gutter system works quite well and is adequate.  There are some repairs that need to be made on it in two separate places.  All of the down spouts need to be replaced and either a heat coil system with a separate switch or heat tape will be used to keep gutters and down spouts open.    

The foundation looks good.  The window wells need to be filled and planted over.  Any soil next to the building needs to slope away from the building for better drainage. 

Nichol estimated that about $1,500 would be needed for plants and shrubs.  He suggested some plants that hold their form and do not require a great deal of maintenance. Those for under the windows only grow to about three feet in height.  The others between the windows grow much taller. 

A new sprinkler system needs to be installed.  Separate bids will be obtained for that.  The county can either use local companies or go to Home Depot or Lowes for what they need.  Some top soil will need to be brought in and will cost about $240 a load. 

Mr. Nichol was asked to write up his comments and plans and get them to the commission so they can look them over and make some decisions.

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