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County approves BLGY feasibility study for juvenile center; study will include off‑site evaluation
Summary
Bell County Commissioners approved a contract with BLGY Architecture not to exceed $106,750 to study feasibility options for the Bell County Juvenile Center, including an evaluation of a potential off‑site ground‑up location and deliverables due mid‑March (March 18).
Bell County Commissioners approved an agreement with BLGY Architecture to conduct a feasibility study for the Bell County Juvenile Center with a contract cost not to exceed $106,750.
A commissioner asked whether the scope would include analysis of off‑site locations in addition to renovation of the existing facility. A county or BLGY representative identified as Don confirmed that "the evaluation of a second location for a ground up build is already baked into the cost of the study," and that work would begin upon contract signing with findings due in mid‑March; "They've indicated a date of March 18," the representative said.
Commissioners clarified that the intent of the study is to provide ballpark comparative costs for reconstructing or rebuilding on‑site versus off‑site and confirmed timelines shown in an attached exhibit. Commissioner Woodson moved to approve the contract and a commissioner seconded; the court approved the motion by voice vote.
Next steps include execution of the contract and initiation of task 1 per the consultant timeline; no site for an off‑site build was designated during the discussion.
