Landscaping needs touted for new Governor's Residence

BISMARCK — Organizers are considering a second fundraising campaign to cover landscaping costs at the new Governor’s Residence after closing their initial building campaign $113,000 short of their goal.

When lawmakers decided to OK the construction of the new residence in 2015, they allowed for up to $5 million in spending on the project — $4 million from the Capitol Building Trust Fund and $1 million in private donations.

The Friends of the Governor’s Residence went to work on a capital campaign, beginning in 2015, and raised $887,000, said Treasurer Andrea Nelson. That, together with the $4 million in state money, was enough to cover the building of the new residence and demolition of the former.

“We’re pleased costs came in under budget,” Nelson said, adding the Friends accepted the final donation for the project a couple weeks ago.

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The private entrance of the new North Dakota governor's residence is protected by a security fence and faces west on Fourth Street on the grounds of the state Capitol in Bismarck. The residence and the four-stall garage totals 13,700 square feet. Mike Mcleary / Bismarck Tribune