ADRC kitchen estimate shocks Polk County; staff to explore funding and lower‑cost options
An engineering estimate to create a commercial kitchen at the Endeavors building to support Meals on Wheels came in near $900,000. County staff said they will explore alternatives including donated labor, used restaurants or commercial buildings, local fundraising, and use of aging program funds.
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Polk County staff reported that an engineering estimate to build a commercial kitchen in the Endeavors building — intended to centralize Meals on Wheels production — came in at about $900,000, far above the $50,000 the board set aside during the budget process for planning.
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