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Scurry County to solicit bids for historic county jail
Summary
Facing ongoing insurance and deterioration costs, commissioners directed staff to solicit bids to sell the old Scurry County jail (historic structure) and return with offers; any sale would follow historic‑property review and formal bid process.
Commissioners voted to solicit bids for the old Scurry County jail after Chamber representatives said a private firm is interested in converting the property for haunted‑tour events. The building carries a historical marker and remains insured by the county; commissioners said letting it sit vacant costs taxpayers in insurance and maintenance.
Discussion covered whether the building was formally transferred to the historical commission or still on county property records. Staff confirmed the county remains the owner on the tax rolls and carries insurance on the structure. Commissioners asked staff to check historical‑commission paperwork and run a formal bid process; the court moved to go out for bids and to return with any offers for consideration.
No sale price was discussed in the meeting; commissioners emphasized that issuing bids does not obligate the county to accept any offers. Staff were asked to prepare a bid schedule, verify any legal or historical prerequisites and return with recommended next steps.
