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Estimated cost for repurposing former Whitley County jail drops to about $5 million; city awaits financial feasibility review
Summary
City staff told the commission that renovation cost estimates for the former Whitley County jail have been revised from roughly $9 million to about $5 million for exterior, roof and demo work, and the project remains contingent on the city’s statutory debt limit and a financial advisor’s feasibility opinion.
City staff told the Columbia City Economic Development Commission on May 13 that revised cost estimates for converting the former Whitley County jail have fallen from roughly $9 million to about $5 million by preserving some exterior walls and existing HVAC systems.
Staff said the $5 million figure covers exterior rehab, roof work and interior demo but does not include fitting…
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