Commissioners approve inmate housing contract with Lubbock County

Potter County commissioners approved a contract July 14 to house inmates with Lubbock County, the court record shows. The item was presented as an inmate-housing contract; the sheriff’s office had no representative present for the discussion. The court moved, seconded and approved the contract 5-0. No additional contract terms were discussed during the meeting; staff said the paperwork for the contract is in the meeting packet and that the approval allows county administration to finalize the agreement for implementation.