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Teton County approves $550,000 purchase of modular units for Justice Center transition
Summary
The Board unanimously approved buying modular building components from Flourish Foundation for $550,000 to house county staff during construction of a new courthouse; closing is June 20 with an August move window under the contract.
The Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously April 21 to buy modular building components from the Flourish Foundation for $550,000 to house county operations during construction of the new Justice Center. Commissioner Gardner moved to approve the purchase and Commissioner Macker seconded; the motion carried with an in‑room and online affirmative vote.
County attorney and general services staff told commissioners the purchase covers modular components identified by separate vehicle identification numbers (VINs) and that the $550,000 purchase price closes on June 20. County staff said moving may begin any time after closing and that the contract requires the county to have the units moved off the seller's site no later than July 18. Sarah Mann, Director of General Services, and Deputy County Attorney Keith Gangrey reviewed contract edits made prior to the meeting, including removal of an arbitration clause and elimination of a down payment requirement.
Commissioners discussed logistical steps after purchase: site preparation on a vacant lot near the Jorgensen Building where the county will relocate the sheriff’s and county attorney’s offices during construction, securing town permits for moving the units, and arranging transport logistics. Staff said they will coordinate with the town of Jackson on relocation timing and routing. Mann said the county expects to own the modulars “free and clear” and may later repurpose or resell them after the transition period.
No public comment opposed the purchase during the hearing. The board’s approval is a formal contract authorization; staff will proceed to closing and follow up with town and county permitting as required.
Outcome and next steps: The county will close the purchase on June 20 and begin relocation planning with the town of Jackson; staff will return to the board if permit or routing issues require policy direction or additional funding.
