County approves $300,132 land purchase on US‑160 for highway operations

County highway staff presented closing documents for a property purchase intended to relocate county road operations to a ~20.1‑acre site at the northwest corner of US‑160 and Harris Boulevard. Staff said the total purchase, including the previously approved title commitment, comes to $300,132; a seller-completed survey and recorded easements are required before the closing, currently scheduled for the following week.

Commissioners asked about acreage, traffic and neighbor notification; staff said the site offers better access to a US highway and will keep heavy equipment off residential streets. A motion to approve the closing documents passed and commissioners agreed to gather signatures and deliver a cashier’s check if the seller completes the outstanding requirements.