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Scurry County discusses potential purchase of 3400 College Avenue building; no sale approved
Summary
Commissioners reviewed inspection and termite reports for a building at 3400 College Avenue and discussed price, repairs and occupancy plans for county offices; no purchase was approved and staff were directed to ask the seller to repair items or lower price.
Scurry County commissioners discussed a potential purchase of the building at 3400 College Avenue, reviewed an inspection and a termite report, and decided not to take action pending seller response and further estimates.
The meeting record shows the proposed purchase price at $520,000 and notes an inspection that reported termite damage and several electrical and foundation issues. Commissioners discussed obtaining contractor estimates, asking the seller to make repairs, or negotiating a lower price. Staff said gas service checks and additional inspections were underway.
Commissioners discussed intended uses if the county purchased the property: moving the elections administrator into space inside the courthouse complex, alleviating hallway congestion during elections and keeping tax office services accessible to the public. The court also discussed using portions of the building to maintain county presence and services centrally located for county residents.
No formal purchase or contract was approved during the meeting. Commissioners directed staff to return to the sellers to request repairs or price reductions and to obtain further estimates; the item was left with no action pending those follow-ups and a report back at a future meeting.
