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Council accepts county offer of former courthouse property with $1 million for demolition; demolition estimate $2.5–2.7M
Summary
Elkhart accepted an interlocal agreement with Elkhart County to transfer the former courthouse block to the city; the county will provide $1,000,000 toward demolition. Staff estimated demolition costs between $2.5 million and $2.7 million and described plans for market‑driven urban design and an RFP to guide redevelopment.
The Elkhart Common Council voted to approve an interlocal transfer and funding agreement with Elkhart County to accept the former courthouse property and $1,000,000 toward demolition costs.
Development services director Mike Hubert explained the county initiated contact in late 2024 and offered to transfer the property in lieu of conducting its own request‑for‑bids process. The city conducted due diligence — including title…
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