The Kendall County Board on Tuesday okayed an agreement with Cordogan Clark architects to begin a major renovation of the County’s Office Building located 111 W. Fox Street in Yorkville.
County Board Member Brian DeBolt Chairs the county’s facilities committee. He says the remodel is needed to prepare the county for future growth and to make sure that it’s compliant with safety and accessibility laws.
Board member Dan Koukol was the sole no vote on the renovation. He says it’s a great idea, but now is not the right time with other expensive projects down the line and other costs.
The county architect is predicting that the project will cost about $8.75. It will go out to bid in the coming months and will be back in front of the board for final approval.
Board Chairman Matt Kellogg says the county can afford it with cash flow and won’t need to borrow any money. County operations will need to move out during construction.
The county is close to wrapping up the construction of a new office building at the Fox Street Campus which is expected to cost about $10 million when all is said and done. That project is being funded by American Rescue Plan Act money.
