Backers of the new Legion Park Community Center in Platteville have requested financial assistance from Grant County, making a presentation to the county Board of Supervisors. The 5,700-square-foot facility is under construction, replacing the since-demolished Legion Park Art Hall. The cost of the building is $1.1 million. Donors already have contributed $920,000 to the project, according to Gene Weber of Inspiring Community Inc., which is organizing the fundraising. The organization has asked that the county contribute 0.5% of the total project cost, or $5,500. Weber said Inspiring Community Inc. asked for a contribution because the City of Platteville and the Town of Platteville represent 25% of the population of the county, and county support for a project that would impact one-fourth of county residents makes sense. The request was forwarded to the Grant County Economic Development Corp. for review.
