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Commissioners discuss courthouse condition, potential relocation or phased renovation
Summary
Commissioners and staff discussed the deteriorating condition of the Miami County courthouse, public reaction to a prior sales-tax proposal, possible purchase or renovation of an alternate building, and the trade-offs of staging work versus full replacement.
Commissioners discussed the condition of the Miami County courthouse after Finance Director Lucas Mellinger and others described structural, safety and technology concerns during the financial overview and a subsequent facility tour.
What was said: Commissioner comments and staff remarks noted problems with the courthouse's roof, walls and aging infrastructure; Judge Harth (referenced in the meeting) and staff recommended improved internet connectivity and courtroom functionality. One commissioner said a previous sales-tax measure to fund courthouse work did not pass and that the project had not been sufficiently visible to voters: "What we…
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