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County approves design contract for courthouse cupola; directs supplemental budget for ambulance and generators

Brookings County Board of County Commissioners · August 4, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners authorized DesignArc Group for courthouse cupola restoration (Agreement #26-49) and directed staff to prepare a supplemental budget for Elkton Ambulance funding and two generators while using contingency for courthouse insulation, bat mitigation, and architectural services.

The commission approved a proposal with DesignArc Group for the Courthouse Cupola Restoration Project and gave staff budget direction on several county needs.

Motion by Jensen, seconded by Post approved Agreement #26-49 with DesignArc Group for design services on the courthouse cupola restoration; background was provided by Commission Department Director Stacy Steffensen and the motion carried unanimously. Steffensen was then directed to prepare a supplemental budget resolution to fund Elkton Ambulance support and purchase two generators. Separately, the commission authorized using contingency funds for insulation replacement in the courthouse dome, bat mitigation at the courthouse and architectural services tied to the cupola project.

No dollar amounts were stated on the record during the meeting. Commissioners described the funding moves as necessary steps to address immediate equipment and facility needs and to advance the courthouse restoration design.