So how does the $7.5 million price tag compared to other area halls of comparable size communities? 24 Hour News 8 found East Grand Rapids, which has about 15,000 residents, paid $8 million for its city hall in 2006 - but half of the building is the library so the hall accounted for about $4 million. He said that in his opinion, the new hall is what’s best for the community.
“If we continue to put Band-Aids on this facility, we are going to outgrow it,” he said. He also said the current building needs about a half of a million dollars’ worth of repairs between the roof and heating and cooling system. Swayze says that was considered that but the township found the current building can’t be built out due to codes or up due to structural problems. “I know it’s small,” one resident said of the current hall, “but maybe just add on.” (May 16, 2016)Įven if the township were to buy brand new equipment, the township estimates the gym and showers will cost $10,000 - a very small part of the total cost.Įven so, some residents say a brand new facility is unnecessary. You know, the exercise room is really just a an extra space in our basement that will have some hand-me-down exercise equipment in it.’ A rendering of the proposed Cascade Township Hall. “I think it’s been kind of blown out of proportion a little bit. We have a shared facility with the fire department,” he added. “It’s something that our employees currently have access to right now. Cascade Township Manager Ben Swayze defended that part of the proposal, saying it encourages employees to ride their bikes to work by giving them a place to clean up and that they are used after employees have to visit construction sites. Some of its features are causing particular concern, specifically a gym and showers for employees. The proposed hall would go in on the south side of Thornbrook Street SE near the library. (WOOD) - Some Cascade Township residents are upset about plans to build a new township hall at a price tag of $7.5 million. The Governor’s Office said the project will continue to grow Michigan’s advanced manufacturing sector and will further boost the state as a hub for commercial and defense-related aviation manufacturing and R&D.CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. Winning projects of this caliber further strengthens our defense and R&D cluster, while bringing high-paying jobs to our community.” “Greater Grand Rapids competes on both a national and global scale for hi-tech, innovative companies like 元Harris. “元Harris Technologies’ decision to expand its Cascade Township operations over competing regions across the country is a win for our region,” said Randy Thelen, President and CEO, The Right Place, Inc. government intelligence agencies, NASA and other customers. 元Harris Technologies supplies a variety of services, systems, and products to the commercial aviation OEMs and operators as well as the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Messer, Jr., CEO of MEDC and President and Chair of the MSF Board.?“We’re pleased to work with our partners at The Right Place and Cascade Township to bring these high-wage jobs to the area, and we look forward to working with the company as it continues to grow and add jobs in Michigan.” We appreciate this continued vote of confidence in our talented workforce and competitive business climate here in Michigan,”?said?Quentin L. “Congratulations to the team at 元Harris on your growth and success. “The Greater Grand Rapids region offers the skilled employee base and thriving business environment we need, so we look forward to our continued success here.”Īccording to Michigan Economic Development Corporation ( MEDC), the project will be supported by a $500,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant. “With assistance from The Right Place and their partners at the MEDC, we will expand our Grand Rapids operations to meet our growing, diverse client base,” said 元Harris Technologies President of Commercial Aviation Alan Crawford. The facility designs, assembles and tests “black boxes” of a variety of sizes, as well as surveillance and display equipment for aircraft and flight data monitoring services. The company is looking to consolidate its manufacturing footprint and plans to bring operations from several out-of-state locations into its Cascade facility, which currently employs 234 people. The $2.58 million project is expected to create 50 jobs. 元Harris Technologies, a global aerospace and defense technology provider, is expanding its operations in Cascade Township, Michigan. Where to Invest in the Booming Aerospace Manufacturing Industry.Space Race Propels the Nation to New Heights Preparing for Launch of an Aerospace Business.
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