Summary
A $556,371 railing change order was approved 4-1, delaying the jail opening while the sheriff's office and 911 move in first. Commissioner Springer also pressed for a price on a taller exterior fence.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $556,371 to the Law Enforcement Center project and pushes back the jail's opening date.
Sheriff's office and 911 staff move into the new facility sooner.
Jail opening slips later.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 15, 2026
A $556,371 railing change order was approved 4-1, delaying the jail opening while the sheriff's office and 911 move in first. Commissioner Springer also pressed for a price on a taller exterior fence.
Board of County Commissioners - Jan 20, 2026
Four big county projects — the HHS building, Central Pender Park, the Law Enforcement Center, and the Hampstead Library — are running with heavy change orders. A septic problem at Central Pender Park forced a sewer redesign, and commissioners are asking who pays and whether contracts are being vetted properly.
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