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Commission approves $30,000 DesignArc contract for courthouse cupola restoration
Summary
The county approved a $30,000 professional-services agreement with DesignArc Group to design and prepare bidding for courthouse cupola restoration; commissioners discussed historic-preservation requirements and potential total project cost.
The Brookings County Commission approved a $30,000 agreement with DesignArc Group for architectural services on the courthouse cupola restoration, with the aim of preparing the project for bid in 2027.
Commission staff said the courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and that DesignArc has experience working with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), which will be involved in approving any changes. Commissioner discussion focused on whether the $30,000 engineering fee implied a significantly larger construction cost; one commissioner observed that engineering often amounts to roughly 10% of construction estimates and estimated the full job could be much larger.
The motion passed on roll call. Staff said the contract would be funded from contingency for 2026 so the county will be ready to bid in 2027.
