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Hillsdale County commissioners approve court relocation to 25 Care Drive only if funding secured
Summary
After months of study and debate over a $3.6 million renovation estimate, the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners approved an amended resolution naming 25 Care Drive as the future site for the 2B District Court — but only 'upon securing funding.' The budget committee will return with financing options.
The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners voted to designate 25 Care Drive as the intended new home for the 2B District Court, but only after adding an amendment requiring the county to secure funding before proceeding. The final passage of Resolution 26‑006 came after extended questioning about cost estimates, timeline and tenant impacts.
The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Doug in committee, follows a National Center for State Courts needs study and architect work that resulted in a professional‑fees authorization of $129,995. A preliminary renovation estimate provided by Swint Consulting Services put renovation costs at $3,566,127.
Commissioners pressed…
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