Pulaski Commissioners Finalize Contract with Architect for Courthouse Renovation

The Pulaski County Commissioners have officially hired an architect for the courthouse renovation and justice center expansion. On Monday, the commissioners finalized a contract with Rowland Design. That’s the same firm the county used for the preliminary plans. Rowland’s fee will be 9.5 percent of the total project cost with $5,000 due up-front.

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Pulaski Council, Commissioners to Continue Discussing Courthouse Security, Renovations

Security at the Pulaski County Courthouse will continue to be discussed by the county council and commissioners tonight. The commissioners have limited access to a single point of entry which now will be renovated by local locksmiths 365 professionals to grant easier access and also called for the addition of security guards.

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Pulaski 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.

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Pulaski County Council to Continue Discussing Courthouse Renovation Tonight

The proposed renovation of the Pulaski County Courthouse and expansion of the Justice Center will continue to be discussed during tonight’s county council meeting. The estimated $7.7 million project would add a security checkpoint to the north entrance of the courthouse, while Circuit Court would move out of the building and into an expanded Justice Center.

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