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Pulaski County sheriff warns jail showers are deteriorating; staff point to special jail and cumulative jail funds as possible payors
Summary
The county discussed inspection findings that jail showers are rusting and may require replacement; commissioners were told roughly $19,600 remains in a special jail fund and about $255,000 is available in a cumulative jail fund that is narrowly tailored to jail repair or construction.
Pulaski County commissioners heard that the county jail’s showers are rusting and may need replacement after a state jail inspector noted the condition in the latest inspection report.
The sheriff said the jail passed inspection but that the inspector “said, you guys need new showers,” and that photographs show rusted fixtures, failing caulking and lighting problems; he told commissioners he has asked his jail commander, Steven Taylor, to solicit bids and that he will show commissioners the affected cells if they…
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