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Commissioners discuss master plan and possible leases for newly purchased Jefferson Street building
Summary
Ellis County discussed expanding design scope for the newly purchased 1305 W. Jefferson building—potentially moving elections and the commissioners' courtroom there—and considered a short-term lease to Texas Workforce Solutions; no formal action was taken.
The county discussed increasing the architect’s scope beyond an elections renovation to a full master plan for 1305 W. Jefferson (approximately 50,000 sq. ft.), including whether to relocate the commissioners' courtroom, administrative offices and elections operations to that facility.
County leaders said pre-planning the entire building could save money over multiple redesigns and allow for better audio/visual upgrades and public access. Commissioners discussed leasing space to Texas Workforce Solutions; staff cautioned long-term tenant-improvement obligations usually come with longer leases and suggested short-term or flexible lease terms if the county accepts tenancy. The item was discussion-only; staff will follow up with the architects and may return this to a future court agenda for direction and possible action.
