The Williams County Board of County Commissioners on March 18 approved a proposal to replace worn office furniture in county offices that had not previously been updated.

Keith (facilities staff) told the board parts and pieces remaining from earlier remodels are exhausted and some existing desks and furniture are failing. The item had not been included in the 2025 budget, but staff said funds were available in a one-time reserve fund (the "1-to-1 fund") and recommended proceeding.

Commissioners moved to approve the purchase and a roll-call vote recorded the motion carried. Staff will work with county finance to use the identified one-time fund and proceed with procurement.

Why it matters: replacing failing office furniture reduces safety and operational issues in county offices; staff said it is needed as the county continues remodels and reassignments of office spaces.

Follow-up: facilities will coordinate procurement and installation schedules with other county operations to minimize disruption.