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Editorials
Courthouse costs
On the advice of Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke, the Board of Supervisors this week expressed some reservations about a local citizens group’s involvement in the courthouse renovation project.
The supervisors basically worry that the better than bare-bones finishing touches the group wants will drastically increase the cost of the project. That is a legitimate concern. To solve it, the supervisors probably will draft some sort of contract to specifically address aspects of the project which would be affected by the group’s wishes and pledge to donate up to $5,000.
The group’s efforts and proposal are admirable. The proposal to help with the project is a good example of how local citizens who have the time, interest and money can help Rappahannock have facilities better than simply utilitarian — without digging into county taxpayers’ pockets.
Sure, the courthouse could function just as well with an acoustical tile ceiling and fluorescent lights, but a handfinished ceiling and chandeliers will be more in keeping with the building’s history.
Everyone will benefit if the supervisors and the citizens group can work out a reasonable contract to specify who’s responsible for what in the project. That shouldn’t be too difficult and it should help the supervisors avoid any unpleasant surprises when bill-paying time comes.
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