Jefferson County receives $345K Congressional Directives grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration

Relocation and expansion of Jefferson County health department - Jefferson County commission is requesting $345,000 in community project funding/congressionally directed spending (cpf/cds) through the u.s. Department Of Health And Human Services, Health Resources And Services Administration (HRSA), to support the relocation and renovation of the Jefferson County health department. The project will relocate the health department from its current location at 1948 wiltshire road, suite 1, kearneysville, West Virginia, to approximately 8,000 square feet of renovated space within the Jefferson County government complex located at 393 north lawrence street, charles town, West Virginia. The government complex is an existing county-owned, three-story facility that houses multiple county departments and services, providing a centralized location that will improve public access to essential government and public health services. The project includes the renovation and interior build-out of existing space to create administrative offices, examination rooms, specialized medical areas, reception and waiting areas, and supporting operational spaces. Planned improvements include interior demolition, construction and build-out, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (mep) upgrades, americans with disabilities act (ADA) accessibility improvements, life-safety enhancements, security and information technology infrastructure improvements, and other permanently affixed building improvements necessary to support modern public health operations. The project will be completed using the design-bid-build delivery method and will not require expansion of the existing building footprint or significant ground disturbance. The total estimated project cost is $850,500, with the requested $345,000 in cpf/cds funding supporting a portion of the eligible construction costs and Jefferson County providing the remaining project funding. Upon completion, the project will improve accessibility, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen coordination among county departments, and provide residents with a modern, centrally located facility for public health services. The project represents a long-term investment in Jefferson County's public health infrastructure and will improve the county's ability to deliver essential services for years to come.