Commissioners approve $1.95 million REDI subgrant for Decatur County fairgrounds; fundraising ongoing
Summary
The Decatur County Board of Commissioners approved a subgrant agreement to accept $1,950,000 in REDI funds for a new fairgrounds building and site improvements. County officials said about $460,000 has been raised through private fundraising to supplement the grant.
The Decatur County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 approved a subgrant agreement to accept $1,950,000 in REDI grant funds for construction of a new building and site improvements at the Decatur County Fairgrounds.
The commissioners voted by voice to authorize the county to enter a subgrant agreement with Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority, which will pass the REDI funds to the county. The motion carried with all commissioners saying “aye.”
County officials described the grant as funding for a new fairgrounds building and other improvements. A fundraising committee has also raised community contributions, which county staff reported at roughly $460,000 to date. Commissioners and staff said the fundraising committee continues outreach to local businesses and donors.
Commissioners did not specify a construction start date during the meeting. Questions about the detailed budget breakdown, project timeline and procurement steps were not discussed at length and were not specified in the meeting record.
The vote follows prior county actions to complete subgrant paperwork and to coordinate the project with the regional authority. County officials said they will return with further project updates and next steps on contracting and solicitation of bids.
