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Justice Center remains Larimer County’s top capital priority; studies and voter outreach expected before design
Summary
County staff and consultants told commissioners the Justice Center expansion remains the county’s most significant outstanding facilities need. The presentation summarized prior judicial studies, underscored staffing and courtroom shortfalls, and outlined the steps and timeline the county would face if it pursues a voter‑funded project.
Larimer County commissioners heard Wednesday that expansion of the county Justice Center remains the largest unresolved capital need and that preparing a voter‑facing proposal would require additional study, pre‑design work and community engagement.
Ken Cooper, Larimer County facilities director, told commissioners that while many 2018 master‑plan recommendations have been completed, the Justice Center remains “job one” for the county. Cooper and CRB Group planners said the county did not focus on the Justice Center during this facilities update because the building’s scope and cost require a separate, detailed process.
County staff reviewed recent court‑related analyses. Presenters reminded the commissioners that a 2020 Court Usage and…
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