Jackson County Commission approves Whitaker Architecture for courthouse study with $45,000 initial phase
Jan 26, 2026
The Jackson County Commission voted to award Whitaker Architecture an initial not‑to‑exceed $45,000 contract phase to program and assess courthouse renovations, authorizing the commission chairman to sign. The firm will produce condition assessments, stakeholder programming and an order‑of‑magnitude cost estimate before any larger contract is negotiated.
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The Jackson County Commission voted Jan. 28 to approve Whitaker Architecture to carry out an initial architectural and engineering programming phase for a courthouse renovation and authorized the commission chairman to sign the contract. The commission approved a not‑to‑exceed fee of $45,000 for the first phase, which will include an assessment of existing conditions, stakeholder meetings, conceptual layout options and an order‑of‑magnitude cost estimate.
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