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Preserving Our Past for Our Future 

The following is a recap of the work that has been done during the past six years and does not include stabilization and exterior work completed prior to 1991.

WORK COMPLETED IN 1991-1992

New boiler, heating, ventilation with future air conditioning capability; structural repairs to tower; new foundation at tower; attic insulation; new underground electrical service; new electrical conduit for courtroom lighting; exterior lighting of porch. Cost  $228,670

Funded by:

Michigan Equity Grant $ 67,000	Lapeer County Bank $30,000	Lapeer County $100,000
Detroit Edison Grant $1,500	Private contributions** $30,170	Total    $228,670

WORK COMPLETED IN 1993-1994

Cleaning and selective demolitioning lower lever; reconstruct jury box; rough frame duct enclosure lower level; strip paint and wall finishes in two offices of main level. Cost $7,000

Funded by:

Private Donations $6,000

General Motors Labor

Total $7,000

 

WORK COMPLETED IN 1995-1996

Public restrooms (handicap accessible); ramp to lower level; new water/sewer service; fire suppression main line; partial fire suppression system. Cost $134,384

Funded by:

Architectural Firm* $2,700	Executive Director* $2,880	City Tap In $2,000	Lapeer Co Historical Society $50,000
Lapeer DDA $15,000	Lapeer County $20,000	Contractor $4,404	Private Contributions** $17,400
Michigan Equity Grant $20,000			Total $134,384

*in-kind services

**Most of the money included in private contributions has been the result of the Annual Gala held at the Courthouse by Lapeer West H. S. students to benefit the restoration project.

LOOKING AHEAD TO COMPLETION
 

Perimeter footing drain	$38,400
Lower level remodeling	51,300
Air conditioning/humidification	50,000*
New interior stair - fire safe enclosure from courtroom to lower level and new exit to the barrier free ramp	66,300
New elevator - access to all levels	86,600
Fire suppression system	37,000
Lighting and electrical	68,000
Restore main level - includes restoration of main corridor and tower stair, refurbishing rooms	67,000
Restore upper level - restoration of courtroom includes re-creation of window shutters, new ceiling, refinishing wood floor and benches, painting and recreation of jury box, and restoration of wood finishes	184,300
Exterior restoration - restoration of 1900 ca. north porch stairs, restoration of north porch, reconstruction of south stairs, historic restoration of courthouse square, land scaping and walk pavers	52,700
Other costs - architectural fees for design, construction documents, bidding and contract adminisstration; permits, bonds; construction contingency reserve	154,400
Total projection of probable cost	$856,000

*The Lapeer County Historical Society has pledged $28,000. Air conditioning and humidification will be critical for the museum.

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