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A highway official told the commission the current estimate for repairs is about $220,000; roughly half of that amount is equipment and labor the county absorbs. The official said that if a federal emergency declaration is made, some costs could be reimbursable to the county through FEMA.

\"We are estimated, right now to be about $220,000 worth of repairs. Now half of that is our equipment and labor, which is absorbed by us. However, if we did have a FEMA declaration, that would be reimbursable expenses,\" the highway official said.

The county asked for an expenditure cap rather than a precise contract amount because bids for some repairs were not yet obtained. Commissioners approved the motion to allow the use of emergency funds with a cap of $115,000; staff said any additional funds beyond that cap would require returning to the commission.

Why it matters: The repairs include materials such as base rock, pavement repairs and armoring to restore roads; the emergency allocation is intended to let crews repair critical damage quickly rather than delay until formal bidding. Commissioners emphasized that using emergency funds will not displace planned road-maintenance projects scheduled for 2025.

Commissioners asked staff to confirm that the emergency spending would not affect other scheduled maintenance projects. Staff indicated the approved emergency draw would not change the existing list of planned 2025 road repairs and that the county will continue its planned projects.

The commission approved the emergency fund authorization by voice vote. Commissioners thanked the highway crews for their post-storm work and asked staff to advise the commission if additional funds will be required.

Ending: Staff will proceed with emergency repairs under the $115,000 cap and will return to the commission if bids or additional needs push costs beyond that amount.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Christian County Commission - 2025-06-12","oneSentenceSummary","After Memorial Day weekend storms, Christian County highway staff requested use of emergency funds to repair storm damage; commissioners approved authority to spend up to $115,000 from emergency funds, with staff noting total estimated repairs at about $220,000 and potential FEMA reimbursement if a federal declaration is made.","taxTitle","Christian County, Missouri","taxId",52859,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200053,"Commission renews Trinity Services Group contract for jail food service with 3.8% price increase",91,162000,253000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3819685-c93e534ee1436c3958a7d702584886cc&start=162&end=253","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3819685-c93e534ee1436c3958a7d702584886cc/thumbnail_162000.jpg","/articles/6200053/Christian-County/Missouri/Commission-renews-Trinity-Services-Group-contract-for-jail-food-service-with-38-price-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200053-9935488ae1d0823cecdb8bb2d46c41e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137892&Signature=YZBeJBcjfs5FusPKr4QYr-8MXa6xd~aDj79L3ZMQtMKTAoFhi5uGyzs57~V7DAfCjn429gf4nMhLOTiv3xCp1DQF8HW66kJxMIodnVHlf4gSQYm-ANSZcHezCBJ7kztisZeXHFL9k7rz1B50ijRpA-TlhlBkaTRkkEnBdTGiGPErrbsmVXboFe6NxMKkYqMXoa66rr5ALDpw0--3HrYYg5N1gbY3e4znDeOeKLmj3k9tbaxF0-ryrUO~nUN2h6DzAqKreNWArbZyK61Vo0tCXmLm-o-CEfYUivZxlzU386yPiEC0fLXkCOCxcv1cppLKu57rvqXfM23C6sSN2j38Ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Christian County Commission approved a one-year renewal of the detention center food-service contract with Trinity Services Group, covering June 15, 2025, through June 14, 2026, and accepted a 3.8% price increase requested by the vendor.

Miss Kim, the county purchasing manager, said the original RFP (RFP 2024-2, Sheriff’s Office detention center food service) was issued last year and attracted four proposals; Trinity Services Group received the award and requested the 3.8% increase under the contract’s price-index provision. \"They requested a pricing increase of 3.8%, which is well within their line of their original proposal,\" Miss Kim said.

Captain Colton Craig appeared on behalf of the sheriff and did not report service problems with Trinity, Miss Kim said. Commissioners voted by voice to approve the contract renewal.

Why it matters: County commissioners noted that feeding people in detention is a recurring, budgeted operational expense and that the public often asks about high county costs. The commission discussed transparency and the county’s online portal for spending records.

Commissioners and staff provided cost context in the meeting. When asked about annual cost, Miss Kim did not have the contract dollar amount at hand; one commissioner estimated the current cost at about $7,000 per week. Miss Kim and a commissioner said the detention population averages about 130 inmates, which drives weekly food costs.

The motion approved renewal of RFP 2024-2 with Trinity Services Group for one year, with the 3.8% increase in accordance with the contract terms. Commissioners did not record a roll-call vote; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Ending: The renewal takes effect June 15, 2025; the commission asked staff to continue posting contract documents and spending records to the county portal for transparency.","The Christian County Commission approved a one-year renewal of the sheriff’s office detention center food-service contract with Trinity Services Group, taking effect June 15, 2025, that includes a 3.8% price increase; commissioners said the county feeds about 130 inmates on average and voiced support for the vendor’s performance despite the cost.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6200057,"Christian County approves Liberty Utilities installation agreement, easement for new clinic; power timing still uncertain",1557,529000,2086000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3819685-c93e534ee1436c3958a7d702584886cc&start=529&end=2086","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3819685-c93e534ee1436c3958a7d702584886cc/thumbnail_529000.jpg","/articles/6200057/Christian-County/Missouri/Christian-County-approves-Liberty-Utilities-installation-agreement-easement-for-new-clinic-power-timing-still-uncertain","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200057-b2495e6214e947aa3ad1b9324a84112a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137892&Signature=iiNapy7WxBz5JJjaJbekcbkHxOBPUZaGyMog0v7rZoMu0BYFn-mLt2SYQ5j2cCbQPBGowsXbk1E3QRoQ4KDMsgagITubrWqm5G-spJscyONZqswa8KI5x2btIZBXMeveeQKKZlVbiNDl0y8DshHndbeBxZeU5pXES6D9KLa-g7JCE64MnqCuYn58Dv1jZ1siTYin8qBsuqDZh6Q13QC9m~xNM403DjZP4oU6CWDIcbS4ltCjGeVXedveEyqOehukvy4uOi5Si1OZ7rwGV1vL4zn616xcNns5vMabD9mOywH7MAN1vRx6nB8F6fR9bu2TDMFPA~Z1yr3pFoCMC3KhQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Christian County Commission voted to enter into an installation agreement with Liberty Utilities and to execute an associated easement that will allow the utility to install power to the county’s new clinic campus, the commission decided during its public meeting.

Todd, the county’s resource management director, told the commission he received an installation-cost proposal from Liberty on Monday showing a net charge to the county of $63,425.61 after Liberty’s offset for projected revenue; Liberty’s total projected construction cost without trenching was about $250,500. \"I finally received a copy of an agreement between the county and Liberty for the cost to do the main install of electric to the campus. That amount is $63,425.61,\" Todd said.

The county attorney and the county auditor reviewed the agreement; the auditor signed off on the document as presented, Todd said. Commissioners approved a motion to enter into the installation agreement and to sign the easement; the action passed on a voice vote.

Why it matters: County staff said bringing permanent power to the clinic is on the project’s critical path. Without a firm schedule from Liberty for the install, the clinic’s completion and move-in work cannot be reliably scheduled. Commissioners discussed contingency planning — including temporary power and renting or buying a generator — to reduce the risk of schedule delay.

County staff described the scope of remaining work and the items that depend on permanent power. Todd said Liberty’s commitment to provide a firm schedule after the county returns the signed agreement is the primary remaining external dependency. He told commissioners that, if Liberty installs electricity several weeks before the county’s planned opening date, the remaining work should be achievable; staff estimated the project could meet the July 28 target if power and other late items fall into place.

Commissioners and staff discussed a series of related issues that could affect opening. They said trenching and some conduit work will be done by county maintenance staff to reduce cost; the county’s in-house work was accounted for in the estimate. Todd said Internet and cabling crews were on site and that vendor teams would need the permanent power to complete equipment installation and testing. He said temporary overhead power currently on site is not sufficient for full systems testing.

The commission also heard about an exterior metal wall-panel issue: contractors and the manufacturer have observed \"oil canning\" (surface waviness) in portions of the metal panels already installed. Todd said the manufacturer has offered to replace affected panels at their cost, but that lead time for replacement is uncertain and may affect exterior finish appearance. He said the building can be kept secure and water-tight while the county waits on replacement panels and that the issue is primarily aesthetic rather than functional.

Commissioners pressed staff on generator options as a fallback. Amy, the county auditor, and Todd discussed that a temporary or rental generator could be sized to support HVAC and other core systems so the county could proceed with final interior work and equipment testing if Liberty’s schedule slips. Commissioners directed staff to investigate generator sizing, cost, and availability and to report back with an estimate and procurement options.

The commission also asked for ongoing updates. Commissioner Bradley Jackson requested weekly status updates; Todd agreed to provide at least weekly progress reports and earlier notice if critical issues emerge.

The commission authorized county leaders to sign the Liberty Utilities installation agreement and the associated easement and directed staff to continue contingency planning for temporary power if Liberty cannot commit to the county’s schedule.

Ending: Staff will deliver the signed documents to Liberty and pursue a firm install date; commissioners asked to receive weekly project updates and a cost estimate for a generator contingency in case permanent power is delayed.","The Christian County Commission approved an installation agreement and associated easement with Liberty Utilities to bring permanent electric service to the new county clinic, but commissioners and staff said the project still depends on Liberty scheduling the work and discussed a generator contingency and exterior wall-panel replacement timing.","actionData","errors"]

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