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Houghton County approves $1.2M purchase of Sharon Avenue parcel using ARPA funds

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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The Houghton County Board authorized a $1.2 million purchase agreement for the Sharon Avenue property, citing a $1,280,000 appraisal and possible future use for a justice center or county administrative offices; closing expected by Dec. 31, 2022.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 13 authorized Chairman Tom Tikkanen to sign a $1,200,000 purchase agreement for the Sharon Avenue property, approving the acquisition using American Rescue Plan (CSLFRF) funds.

The purchase was presented by Commissioner Roy Britz, who noted an appraisal value of $1,280,000 and said the closing should occur by Dec. 31, 2022. Britz and other commissioners…

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