Probation move to federal building discussed; drug‑testing logistics and architect estimate flagged as next steps
Commissioners reviewed a proposal to move probation offices to the federal building; Probation and facilities staff said the main obstacles are drug‑testing logistics and cost estimates, and the board asked staff to obtain architect cost estimates (estimated ~ $50,000) and more detailed scenarios for parking and off‑site testing.
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Facilities and Probation staff presented options for relocating the probation office to the federal building. Probation emphasized the principal operational challenge is handling daily drug testing and avoiding parking congestion; staff proposed spreading testing across a longer time window or using off‑site facilities to reduce peak congestion.
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