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Meade County fiscal court approves $12,000 increase to Historical Museum budget
Summary
The Mead County Historical Society asked for a $12,000 increase to cover a rent hike and maintenance costs at the county’s museum; fiscal court approved the budget increase by voice vote.
BRANDENBURG — The Mead County Historical Society asked fiscal court to increase its annual appropriation from $20,000 to $32,000 to cover rising rent and maintenance at its museum housed in the former Meade County High School building.
The society representative said the building is about 4,600 square feet and the landlord has increased rent from about $0.33 per square foot to roughly $0.47. The requested $12,000 increase would cover the new rent plus maintenance and display needs.
Magistrates discussed potential long‑term options, including renovating the former nature center at Otter Creek once the county completes the deed transfer and pursuing grants for historical properties. The court approved the $12,000 increase by voice vote.
What’s next: staff will reflect the appropriation in the county budget and continue to explore options to secure a permanent, sustainable home for the museum and possible grant funding for preservation and maintenance.
