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Council approves transfer of Elkhart Courthouse to City of Elkhart with $1 million demolition commitment; vote 5-2
Summary
The Elkhart County Council approved an interlocal agreement to transfer the Elkhart Courthouse property to the City of Elkhart "as is" and pledged $1 million to help the city place the site under demolition contract within 12 months after transfer; the council vote was 5-2.
The Elkhart County Council on June 19 approved a resolution authorizing an interlocal transfer and funding agreement to convey the county's Elkhart Courthouse property to the City of Elkhart and to provide up to $1,000,000 to assist in demolition and revitalization.
County Attorney Steve Olson explained the agreement: the county will transfer the courthouse property "as is" once the county completes relocation of court operations to the new courts complex. The city will assume all liabilities and exposures associated with the…
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