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Commissioners say funding shortfall will push public safety building to a phased approach
Summary
Commissioners said Clark County will pursue state and federal funding for a proposed public safety building but acknowledged a funding shortfall; a phased construction plan and further zoning and geotechnical studies were described as next steps.
Clark County commissioners told residents at a March 4 work session that the county is pursuing state and federal funds for a proposed public safety building but faces a funding shortfall that may require building the facility in phases.
Commissioner Sasha L. Rittenhouse said the county is waiting for the proposed site to pass local zoning and "is also pursuing state and federal funding and working with several legislators on every level to try to get help and identify funding." Commissioner Charles A. Patterson said Clark County received $4 million in state grants but that Greene County received $16 million; he said the shortfall means the county cannot build the project in the originally planned three-year timeframe and is considering phased construction, which could increase overall cost.
Patterson also indicated the county plans to acquire a site and then proceed with additional studies — transportation and geotechnical — after zoning approval. The board described a phased approach as a compromise to advance the project while seeking more funding.
