How did Canyon County become interested in the Department of Labor building?
• County officials first looked at that building four years ago. Last September, when we learned it would be sold, we began negotiations with the state. Why does the county need this particular facility? • The county needs courtroom space. To make room, other department within the courthouse must be relocated. This is the perfect location to move county departments, because we already have high-speed computer connections in place at the Animal Shelter next door, which will allow the offices in this new building to conduct business as though they were in the main courthouse. Video conferencing will be installed in the new building, so staff can attend meetings via video, saving time and fuel costs. We have been looking for a permanent location between Nampa and Caldwell to consolidate Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle services since 1998. This property is adjacent to two others owned by the county, and is already wired into the state’s computer system, a necessity for Driver’s License
