The Starke County Commissioners are moving forward with a grant application to improve the courthouse elevator. Specifically they are seeking a maximum $500,000 award from the state Office of Community and Rural Affairs to make the elevator ADA compliant. The competitive grant would require a $50,000 match, which would come from the commissioners’ portion of the county economic development income tax fund.
The existing elevator does not meet the strict standards outlined under the ADA. The grant application is due July 7. A public hearing will take place during the Monday, June 19 county commissioners meeting. Additionally letters of support for the project will be sought to turn in with the grant application.
The commissioners should find out by early fall whether the county qualifies for the grant.
