By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
The big change orders via the Barton County Courthouse HVAC Renovation Project are largely finished, but smaller projects at other facilities continue. In March, the Barton County Commission approved a $182,748 remodel of the nurse's station at the Barton County Health Department. Tuesday morning, the board approved a change order to complete the work. County Administrator Matt Patzner explained the issue.
"As the project nears completion, a $3,843.30 change order has been submitted related to painting," he said. "This invoice reflects painting in the nurse's station, hallway, exam rooms, bathrooms, and offices. These will be covered with state-formula funds that are available."
Brentwood Builders won the bid to complete the work. Commission Chair Barb Esfeld noted the change order will be paid for via state funds and called the work necessary.
"I don't know how they did it without it," she said. "It's what you need. You can get into it from both sides instead of walking all the way around. It's just really handy. Long-overdue I'd say."
The remodel work began in May with little interruption at the health department.