Jobs & Family Services get state money for roof repairs, new break room

Staff report

COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released more than $243,000 Monday for renovations at the Youngstown Job and Family Services office.

The project will include a roof replacement, parking lot repairs, masonry improvements and lighting upgrades, plus the replacement of an existing break room.

Jim Santini Builder Inc. of Washingtonville is handling the work, with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission overseeing the process.

In other business Monday, the lawmaker panel released nearly $210,000 for air conditioning improvements at the Ohio State Penitentiary. The funds will go to Akron-based K Company Inc. to install new hot and cold water pumps, replacing existing units that are about 17 years old, according to documents.

Additionally, the Controlling Board OK'd $61,311 for an electrical upgrade at the Youngstown Readiness Center.