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County officials and corrections director discuss CGL report and interim housing plans after public questions about a $424.8 million estimate
Summary
Public questions about a 2023 CGL cost estimate for a new county jail prompted county officials and the corrections director to explain that the $424,758,603 figure was a consultant projection and that design, staffing and potential multi‑county partnerships will determine any final cost.
Several residents and county officials discussed the county correctional facility, a CGL report and projected construction costs during public comment and staff remarks at the meeting.
A member of the public expressed alarm at a figure presented in the CGL report — "$424,758,603" — and asked how that number was derived and what it would mean for the county. "It's almost a half a billion dollars," the commenter said, and asked which report and consultant produced the estimate.
Chuck Albino, identified in the meeting as director of corrections, responded to public questions and described the county's operational challenges. Albino said CGL is a recognized correctional design and management firm…
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