The Culver School Board members took action Monday night to approve a contract with SiteLogIQ to work on the projects approved to be funded by bonds.
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Pulaski Council Narrowly Approves another Procedural Step for Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project is about to begin, as the county council continues to approve the procedural steps by the narrowest of margins. Last month, the council voted four-to-three to issue up to $5.6 million worth of bonds.
Continue readingPulaski Council Finalizes Revised Justice Center Bond Ordinance amid Rising Costs
The Pulaski County Council has narrowly decided to move ahead with a revised bond ordinance for the Justice Center project, as costs continue to increase. The ordinance letting the county borrow up to $5.6 million without the involvement of the county auditor passed Monday by a vote of four-to-three.
Continue readingPulaski County Council to Vote on Revised Justice Center Bond Tonight
A decision on whether to proceed with the Pulaski County Justice Center renovation and expansion is expected from the county council and commissioners tonight.
Continue readingPulaski Council Narrowly Approves First Reading of Revised Justice Center Bond Ordinance
The Pulaski County Justice Center project will be able to keep moving ahead, following action by the county council Monday. Council members passed a revised bond ordinance on first reading by a vote of four-to-three.
Continue readingPulaski Council, Commissioners to Discuss Justice Center Bond during Special Joint Session
Pulaski County’s proposed facilities upgrades will be up for discussion during a special joint county council and commissioners meeting tonight. Back in 2019, the commissioners chose a general path forward to renovate the historic courthouse and expand the Justice Center. But the courthouse portion of the work was largely put on the back burner earlier this year, when the commissioners decided to hold off on approving a construction manager contract.
Continue readingPulaski County Auditor Speaks Out Against Justice Center Bond
As Pulaski County solicits bids for its Justice Center project, some county officials are voicing their opposition. Auditor Laura Wheeler told the county council Monday that she wants no part of the project and asked to be taken off the bond ordinance.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Bond Ordinance for Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Justice Center expansion project has taken another step forward.
Continue readingJustice Center Bond Ordinance Presented to Pulaski County Council
Plans are moving ahead to issue bonds for the expansion of the Pulaski County Justice Center, while county officials continue discussing the planned renovation of the courthouse.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Bond Reimbursement Resolution for Courthouse, Justice Center Project
The Pulaski County Council continues making funding arrangements for preliminary work on the courthouse renovation and justice center expansion. Council members passed a resolution Monday allowing those costs to be reimbursed once bonds are issued.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Bond Issuance for Francesville Library Improvements
The Francesville-Salem Township Public Library can proceed with some building improvements, following action by the Pulaski County Council. Council members recently agreed to let the library issue up to $700,000 in bonds.
Continue readingResolutions Approved to Issue Bonds for N.J.-S.P. Elementary Renovations
Financial arrangements are in place for North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School’s $10 million renovation project. Bonds will be issued using the lease-rental process, in which the ownership of the property is transferred to a legally-separate building corporation and leased back by the school, with the rent covering the cost of the bond payment.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board to Hold another Hearing over Elementary School Renovations Tonight
Members of the public will have another chance to weigh in on the $10 million North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School renovation project tonight. The school board will hold a public hearing related to the lease-rental process.
Continue readingBonds Sold for Knox Schools’ $20 Million Building Project
Financing is now in place for the Knox Community School Corporation’s $20 million building project.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Votes to Support Courthouse Renovation Plan
A plan to renovate the Pulaski County Courthouse and expand the Justice Center has gotten the support of the county council, but not without a few concerns. Back in December, the county commissioners agreed to pursue a project that would restore the courthouse and install a security checkpoint, but move Circuit Court to the Justice Center. On Monday, the county council voted six-to-one to support the project and try to fund it.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Choose Bond Counsel, Municipal Advisor for Courthouse Renovation
The renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse has taken another step forward. The county commissioners Tuesday agreed to hire Barnes & Thornburg as bond counsel and Baker Tilly as municipal advisor for the project.
Continue readingN.J.-S.P. School Board Approves Bond Resolutions for Elementary School Renovations
The North Judson-San Pierre Elementary School renovation project took another step forward Tuesday. The school board passed a series of resolutions to begin the financing process for the $10 million project. No concerns were raised during two public hearings.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Discuss Courthouse Project Bond Counsel, Make Board Appointments
A preliminary step for the renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will be considered by the county commissioners this morning.
Continue readingNo Comments Offered at First Public Hearing on N.J.-S.P. Elementary Renovations
North Judson-San Pierre’s proposed elementary school renovations drew no comments during a public hearing Tuesday, according to Superintendent Dr. Annette Zupin. “We will be having upgrades and enhancements to plumbing, water units, roofs, windows, modernization of classrooms, those sort of projects,” Zupin explains.
Continue readingPulaski County Officials Consider Architect, Financial Advisor, Bond Counsel for Courthouse Project
Pulaski County officials are planning their next steps, when it comes to the renovation of the courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center. During a joint session with the county council Monday, the commissioners agreed to ask Rowland Design for a quote for final design work, since the company already did the preliminary plans.
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