County approves interim facilities plan to move IT into former tax office to free Inner Loop space

Williamson County Commissioners Court approved an interim facilities plan Sept. 22 that would relocate most of the county's information-technology staff into the former Georgetown tax office, allowing elections and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSED) adult probation staff to expand at the Inner Loop Annex.

County Manager Rebecca Clements said the move can be completed with only minor modifications and with no additional county-wide budget cost this fiscal year because facilities staff can complete the work within existing budgets. "They can use the space almost as is... this would provide the space needed for both CSED and elections," Clements said. Commissioners raised concerns about dedicated parking and equipment movement; staff said warehouse and help-desk functions would remain at the Inner Loop Annex, limiting vehicle traffic at the downtown site.

Commissioners moved to approve the plan and directed staff to return with final plans for the Interloop once spaces are vacated. The court approved the action 5-0.