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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Following much discussion, the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court approved a resolution during its regular meeting April 23 regarding the potential use of Certificates of Obligation (CO) for renovations at the VZC Courthouse and the Paul Michael building in Canton. The resolution reads as follows: ‘Whereas, the VZC Commissioners Court has the obligation to determine the acquisition, retrofitting, renovation, and equipping of county offices including the renovation of the existing courthouse; and ‘Whereas, the members of the VZC Commissioners Court have considered the necessity of additional space for county government operations due to the population growth of the county; and ‘Whereas, the members of the VZC Commissioner Court have the opportunity to acquire 1930 North Trade Days Blvd (Paul Michael building) as an annex to the VZC Courthouse; and ‘Whereas, said building will need renovation which is not currently in the existing Fiscal Year 2025 budget; and ‘Whereas, there has been considerable discussion among the citizens of VZC about how to raise money for renovating any future county building which may either be through certificates of obligation or via a bond election; and ‘Whereas, after discussion in a public forum considering both of these options; NOW THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED ‘That the VZC Commissioners Court, having considered the options and potential for renovating 1930 North Trade Days Blvd. and the existing courthouse resolves that if a tax increase would be necessary for renovation of any county building, the VZC Commissioners Court will propose a bond election, and not issue or propose a Certificate of Obligation, which the citizens of VZC shall vote to approve or deny.’
