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Board plans publicity schedule as county refines $120M–$130M jail budget; bond size, state grant noted
Summary
Officials discussed using an initial reserve, a state funding contribution and a bond to finance the jail. Board members pressed for a clear, conservative cost figure for the election publicity pamphlet and asked Banner to provide a milestone schedule for outreach.
Cochise County supervisors on July 23 discussed financing assumptions for the proposed jail replacement, urging staff to produce conservative figures and a milestone schedule suitable for the election publicity pamphlet.
County staff told the board there is roughly $10 million currently available from an existing tax collection, and the county expects a $20 million state contribution if the project proceeds. That combination would reduce the bond amount the county would need to issue. Board members and Banner presenters discussed a planning baseline of about $120 million, with some speakers…
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