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Commissioners back applying for State Historic Preservation grant for courthouse repairs
Summary
The board agreed to apply for a State Historic Preservation Office grant to repair courthouse elements (roof, balcony, siding); staff estimated application costs and a likely 20% local match if awarded.
County staff recommended applying to the State Historic Preservation Office for a grant to address courthouse preservation needs, including a sagging corner, balcony and the roof. Staff estimated the application preparation cost at roughly $8,500 and said awards can reach up to $350,000; commissioners discussed potential scope and a likely 20% local match, and voted to proceed with the application process.
"If we do apply, we would probably put together a bid package and manage the grant and pay requests," said the staff member who presented the program, noting the county would manage procurement and compliance. Commissioners asked staff to return with final application materials and requested a signature when the packet is ready so the application can be submitted in the January/February window.
