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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
11
The Grand Jury urges voters to approve building a new courthouse as the current 97 year old structure is overcrowded unsafe and inadequately fireproof. Engineers warn of foundation settling sagging floors and bulging walls while the Auto License Department and Welfare Office overrun crowded spaces.
The Omaha consulting engineers estimate the complete courthouse project at 365000 dollars or less. Breakout includes 255000 general contract, 69000 heating plumbing, 20500 electrical, and 20500 furnishings. Voters face a June 12 special election on funding over twenty years with a cap of 365000.
The new court house will be built on the current county site using poured cement and steel reinforcement in a modern three story design. Half of the first floor will be below ground level, with about 22 000 square feet total floor space. Foundations are sized for future additions to meet future needs and ensure an efficient, safe public building for current and future county business.
Tax impact outlines that the full project cost including construction and equipment cannot exceed a one mill levy per thousand of assessed valuation. With land at 43.00 per acre and improvements land at 56.00, estimated annual taxes range from 4.3 to 5.6 cents per acre. A $2500 home would equate to $2.50 yearly, and final costs may require less than one mill if bids are competitive.
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