The Platte County Commission last week approved $2.7 million in renovations to the historic courthouse building in Platte City.
On Monday, Sept. 30, commissioners approved a $2.7 million construction bid with Straub Construction. The renovation project is set to begin in December and will bring updates to the building. Key upgrades include ADA compliance modifications, expanded courtrooms to accommodate increasing caseloads, and other general renovations that will help preserve the courthouse’s historic integrity while enhancing its functionality.
Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the courthouse renovation is part of Platte County’s broader initiative to address deferred facility maintenance and implement critical improvements. The County has allocated $20 million in ARPA recovery funds to modernize various public facilities and digitization of records.
Built in the 1860s, the Platte County Courthouse stands as a testament to the region’s history and its evolution over the past century and a half. Originally constructed to serve a small rural community, the courthouse has remained the focal point of Platte County’s judicial and governmental operations. The upcoming renovations will ensure the landmark is not only preserved but also adapted to meet the needs of a modern judicial system.