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Board discusses moving probation to Federal Building; architect fee and unknown HVAC costs stall final approval

Hall County Board of Commissioners · April 21, 2026
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Summary

County staff presented an architect fee proposal (~$48,000) to remodel part of the Federal Building for adult probation, but the proposal excluded plumbing, electrical and HVAC design; commissioners asked staff to return with detailed cost estimates and plans for parking, drug-testing logistics and security before committing budget funds.

Hall County staff reported progress on a possible relocation of adult probation to the Federal Building and presented a fee proposal from CMBA Architects to plan interior build-out primarily using existing space behind the elevator to create a reception area and meeting rooms.

Staff said the architect’s proposal — described during the meeting as…

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