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01.23.2024 Tues AM BOCC
Meeting Highlights:
· Public Health requirements of Lazy Lightning long plat complied with, approval by commissioners
(In meeting with MJ Neal Architects to discuss floor plan of proposed Justice Center)
· Sheriff Budrow opposes relocating courts to former Forest Service Building, security concerns cited, especially transportation of prisoners from jail to south 2nd Ave.; Court Clerk Susan Speiker and Prosecutor Albert Lin also against project
BOCC willing to change course if security concerns in historic courthouse can be resolved, will re-consult department heads for consensus
Symbolic aspect of courthouse, respect for the institution of the court evoked
Architects, commissioners, staff agree grouping public services on new site makes sense
Most of current courthouse renovation plans would be unaffected by project turn-around