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Committee authorizes 180‑day due diligence extension and publication step on Columbia Avenue property for potential judicial center

Williamson County Budget Committee · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The county approved a second amendment to a Columbia Avenue purchase agreement extending due diligence by 180 days and reallocating earnest money (reducing refundable deposit to $75,000 and paying $175,000 to owner for the extension); staff said publication and bond notice will start the statutory petition period.

The Williamson County Budget Committee on May 4 authorized a second amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for property on Columbia Avenue to extend the due diligence period and preserve the county’s option to pursue a new judicial center.

County real‑estate counsel explained the amendment reduces the original $250,000 earnest money so that $175,000…

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