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Alpharetta approves $1.57M budget amendment to reopen municipal jail and hire staff for Nov. 1 target
Summary
Council approved a second-reading budget amendment to fund initial jail operations (15 staff) and related costs to reopen the municipal jail, with staff targeting a Nov. 1 opening; city staff also presented an alternative study estimating about $1 million annually to create a transport unit instead of reopening the jail.
The Alpharetta City Council on Sept. 8 approved the second reading of a budget amendment to fund jail operations so the city can reopen its municipal jail, hire an initial staffing contingent and prepare the facility for service. City staff projected operational funding needs of $1,573,887 for the first year to open with 15 staff and target a Nov. 1 opening.
Assistant City Administrator and staff explained the amendment reflects the more limited…
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