# Kerr County Commissioners' Court Workshop Agenda, November 2, 2026


**Body:** Kerr County
**Date:** November 01, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


Kerr County Commissioners’ Court workshop, November 2, 2026: The building committee presented a proposed plan to address office relocations following the July 2026 flood, including purchasing the property at 429 Sydney Baker for $1.5 million and renovating it. Renovation costs were estimated at $2.2–$2.65 million, largely for 429; estimates for work at the courthouse and juvenile detention center were not yet available. The plan would relocate several county offices, provide additional storage and courtroom space, and include necessary roof and HVAC repairs at the juvenile detention center. Staff were seeking three bids for work on three parking lots, and bids had been obtained for limited asbestos work. The committee also reported preliminary inspections found no significant structural defects or significant mold concerns at 429, though roof, stairway, and other repairs are needed.

Commissioners discussed using insurance proceeds first, potentially selling county properties, and possibly using short-term tax-note financing, while expressing differing views about the project’s overall cost and scope. A commissioner recommended hiring an architect or engineer to develop plans and manage the multiple projects. No purchase, contract award, financing, or other spending motion was made or voted on; the workshop was informational, with further cost estimates and planning needed before a decision.

**Source:** Kerr County