Board approves application to underfunded courts program to improve courthouse safety
The county approved pursuing an underfunded courts grant (deadline Sept. 30) seeking roughly $300,000 to address courtroom safety and accessibility improvements including moving a propane tank, adding ADA‑compliant bathrooms, soundproofing and roof repairs.
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The commissioners voted to authorize county staff to submit an application to the underfunded courts grant program, with projects scoped around visitor and staff safety in the existing courthouse. Chair Bill Ken said the county is working to improve the courtroom footprint to meet safety needs and that the next grant deadline is Sept. 30.
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