The new, 15,150 sq. ft. county administration building is almost complete, and will house the Board of Supervisor’s meeting room, Treasurer’s office, Commissioner of Revenues office, Administration staff and support space, Animal Control, Recreation Department, Technology Department,
Solid Waste, Zoning and Building Inspection, public restrooms and a mechanical room. This represents a gain of about 4,000 sq. ft. from the “old” location.
The County staff will be moving into their new headquarters later this year. Upon relocation to the new building, renovation of the existing building, which was built in 1984, will take place. This will provide more space to be available for the existing VA Dept. of Health, Social Services and Voters Registrar. The Social Services and Health Department will rent the space from the County, thus providing income for payment on the Facilities.
According to County officials, “the new and renovated spaces will give residents more personable, flexible, and comfortable atmosphere to conduct business with staff.” It will also take care of public “flow” problems, fire protection concerns, assurance of adhering to the HIPA regulations, and provide sufficient space for confidential interviews and public health records for the Health Department and for the Social Services. The total price tag, for new building, renovations and all associated costs, is about $5.6 million.