County moves to occupy and renovate purchased administrative building; phased relocation planned

Board members discussed plans to renovate the newly acquired administration building and to relocate county administrative and treasury functions into the facility. Supervisors reiterated that funds for renovating the main (administrative) floor were included in the purchase financing and that further work on other floors will require additional funds. The board directed staff to plan a phased transition: move commissioner and treasurer operations into designated offices on the main and lower levels once the bank tenant vacates (anticipated soft move dates discussed in mid-September with a target for the treasurer’s office relocation before the December tax‑payment deadline). Staff and supervisors emphasized the need to ensure ADA access, separate public entrances for revenue offices, appropriate vault and security arrangements, and temporary signage and parking changes during construction. Staff also asked the board to consider modest landscaping improvements (weed control, mulch and low‑maintenance plantings) to the new building’s frontage and to seek competitive bids for small‑scope interior buildout work once space needs are finalized. Supervisors asked that staff provide estimated costs and phased bid packages before any contracts are issued, and to coordinate building security and alarm installations with courthouse security measures already underway. No formal vote was required; staff will bring cost estimates and bid packages back to the board for authorization.