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Kalamazoo County reviews Facilities Master Plan, flags multimillion-dollar needs and phased jail expansion
Summary
County officials reviewed a facilities master plan that recommends a new administration building, a larger household hazardous waste site, emergency operations options and phased sheriff’s office/jail work. Consultants estimated near-term escalation and prioritized projects for years 0–5.
Kalamazoo County commissioners on Tuesday heard a Facilities Master Plan 2025 presentation that recommends a new administration building, investment in an emergency operations capability, a larger household hazardous waste facility and phased expansion and modernization of the sheriff’s office and jail.
Consultant Jared (Eckert Wardle) told the board the study used department questionnaires, facility tours and interviews to quantify current and projected space needs. "We kick this off by sending out a questionnaire to all of your department…
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