County hears options for courthouse: renovation cheaper but new build exceeds property‑tax capacity A county bond advisor outlined financing options for a $20M courthouse renovation versus a $36M new building, showing property‑tax and gross‑receipts scenarios and estimated mill‑levy impacts; commissioners favored pursuing state partnership and lower‑cost renovation options to limit taxpayer burden.

Grant County faces a tough decision: a $20 million courthouse renovation or a $36 million new facility that could strain taxpayers.

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Grant County commissioners approve pursuing new courthouse construction, contingent on funding After reviewing 50% design estimates for renovating versus replacing the historic courthouse, the Grant County Board of Commissioners voted to pursue construction of a new judicial campus if outside funding can be secured; the board asked staff to return with financing options in December.

Grant County is gearing up to build a new courthouse, but the future hinges on securing crucial funding—will they get the support they need?

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