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Scurry County declines purchase of 3400 College Avenue after public opposition and repair estimates
Summary
After extensive public comment and a review of inspection and repair costs, the court voted not to purchase a downtown building proposed for county election services and offices.
The Scurry County Commissioners Court decided not to purchase a downtown commercial property that had been proposed for the county's elections and administrative use, after hearing public opposition and reviewing inspection-based repair estimates.
County staff presented the building price and an itemized list of likely upfront and repair costs during the meeting. The seller's asking price was reported as $520,000. Staff later summarized additional expected immediate costs — termite treatment ($1,330), estimated termite repairs ($2,500–$5,000), minor…
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