Conversion of Arden building for Conservation District costing more than expected
The cost of renovating the former Washington County Youth Development Center so it can be used as a headquarters for the county Conservation District increased by approximately $75,000.
County purchasing director Randy Vankirk told the commissioners Wednesday about changes in the original work order for Fleeher Contracting LLC of Cecil. The additions would bring the total for the project to $1.4 million.
Additional work in 15 areas includes sewer line repairs, extending a drain, additional masonry and bar joist support and asbestos abatement.
The commissioners’ vote to approve the additional work is contingent on approval by the conservation district board.
The changes were reviewed and recommended for award by architect Mark Fickley at HMT and Associates; Gary Stokum, Conservation District manager; Bill Iams of the Conservation District board; and the county purchasing department.
The former Youth Development Center site at 50 Old Hickory Ridge Road was most recently used by Tyler Technologies Inc. as an office during the Washington County property reassessment. It will nearly double in size to accommodate federal and county agencies related to agriculture and soil conservation.