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Commissioners authorize engineer inspection as annex, courthouse repair plans move forward
Summary
Commissioners authorized an engineer to examine the annex and provide cost estimates for exterior wall and phased interior repairs after reviewing initial floor plans and discussing temporary relocations and security for relocated court functions.
At a workshop on county buildings and repairs, Gonzales County Commissioners reviewed initial floor plans for moving some court and county functions into the annex while the historic courthouse is restored.
Staff explained the proposed interior layout, security screening and the temporary nature of some assignments. Commissioners emphasized the need to shore up exterior walls first and requested engineers produce separate cost estimates for exterior-wall stabilization and interior renovation so the work can be phased if needed.
The court approved a motion to hire an engineer to inspect the annex building, produce ballpark figures for exterior wall repairs and advise on staged construction. Commissioners discussed potential cost-saving measures such as using county road-and-bridge resources to haul materials and phasing work to limit disruption.
Next steps: county staff will ask architects/engineers for detailed cost breakdowns (exterior vs interior) and return with timelines and budget scenarios to enable a decision on whether to proceed and how to finance the work.
