Court told appraisals are in for Cooperative Extension properties; formal acquisition resolution expected in February
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Summary
Justice Ben Cross told the court appraisals on two Cooperative Extension properties are complete and said he will bring a resolution in February to authorize engagement with Dr. Jones (Arkansas Tech) for acquisition and the sale of current properties.
Justice Ben Cross updated the quorum court that the county has received appraisals on two Cooperative Extension properties and that staff have shared those appraisals with justices. He said he plans to present a resolution in February to authorize engagement with Dr. Jones from Arkansas Tech to pursue acquisition of an existing property and to begin the process of selling current properties.
Cross argued that acquiring an already built property would likely be less costly than constructing a new facility and said he and Dr. Jones meet weekly to advance the process. He invited questions from the court and encouraged justices to review the appraisal materials that were circulated by email.
Why it matters: The Cooperative Extension location and facility decision could affect county land use, operating costs and future capital needs; adopting a resolution would begin formal acquisition steps.
