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Central Services
POBox 37
Ephrata WA 98823 ,
(509) 754-2011 Ext -3276
Board of County Commissioners October 10, 2019
Re: Use of Courthouse fund (308) for exterior lighting
In a recent update Central Services provided an example of the Courthouse with wash lighting to
enhance and draw attention to the architectural features of the Courthouse and thus creating a
way to enhance the overall look of the Courthouse for the Community.
It is the opinion of the Central Services Director that this would be a community minded project
that would draw more attention to, and more of the community to the courthouse for possible
future events and enhance the look of the Courthouse, tastefully showing off and displaying
brightly a historic courthouse unique in the State of Washington. The Courthouse is an icon in
this community beloved by many and as we continue to rehabilitate the campus this is a fine way
to bring the majesty of the Courthouse to life during the evenings.
Central Services was made aware of funds in the Courthouse improvement (fund 308) totaling a
little over $83,000.00. While I do plan to use some of that for furnishings for some of the offices
who have not had the budget to update their offices, I would also like to use that for the purchase
of the wash lighting system from Traxon Technologies, (Osram Americas).
The cost of the lighting project would be $23,000.00 and by using these funds a budget extension
would not be required. We would begin the installation as soon as possible however, the weather
will dictate the opportunities we have to complete the project.
With the Boards permission, Central Services would like to purchase this lighting system and
begin this project right away.
Best Regards
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Director, Grant County WA
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