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Mills County weighs costly courthouse repairs; historic-preservation steps and grants discussed
Summary
Facilities manager told commissioners the courthouse south facade is leaking and listed high repair estimates (one bid ~ $97,000). Commissioners discussed prioritizing waterproofing and sidewalks, possible grants for historic courthouses and next steps for contractor bids and Texas Historical Commission coordination.
Facilities manager Guy Burns told the court that the courthouse’s south façade has mortar failures leading to water intrusion in the district courtroom and judge’s office, and that window and step repairs on the 1888 jail second floor are also needed. Burns said many small contractors declined the work and that the one large bid received to address…
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