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Cass County to match $250,000 Ready grant for France Park gatehouse; design contracts approved
Summary
Commissioners accepted a $250,000 Ready grant for a France Park gatehouse project estimated at $650,000 and approved architectural and site design contracts to supply the required public match documentation.
Economic development director Christie told the board Cass County was awarded $250,000 in Ready funds toward a gatehouse project at France Park and presented contracts to advance design and surveying. “We were awarded 250,000 to go towards the gatehouse project at France Park,” Christie said; the project is estimated at $650,000, and staff said private match and non‑reverting park funds will be used to meet match requirements.
Commissioners approved architectural and site design contracts, including a $19,500 contract for architectural/engineering services and additional surveying and site work tied to the public match. The gatehouse design was described as approximately 24 by 48 feet with an 8‑foot covered porch, office and restroom space, and a room for a general store; final design details and funding steps will proceed as contracts are signed.
