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Morrow County hears update: state funding could add $1.2 million to jail project, officials say
Summary
County staff said a second round of state funding could add about $1.2 million to the jail expansion, bringing state contributions to roughly $5.5 million; officials outlined security and space-planning work and an August–September timeline for next milestones.
Justin told the Morrow County Commission that the county "did get a a second round of funding" and that it "could be used as an additional $1,200,000 towards that project," describing it as part of state contributions totaling about $5,500,000 for the jail expansion. He said a local contribution will also be required but did not specify its amount.
Why it matters: The update signals movement on a yearslong effort to expand county jail capacity and brings state dollars closer to the project’s budget threshold. Commissioners heard operational details that must be resolved before construction advances.
Officials said the project team recently met to refine security specifications — door locks, automated systems and camera positions were named as particulars under review — and that work on space needs will resume with conversations involving the Job and Family Services office and the Board of Elections. Justin said the team expects to present a more concrete game plan in the coming weeks and that staff remain hopeful for August or September timing on the next project stage.
"We did get a a second round of funding officially needed for that call a couple of Fridays ago," Justin said, adding the additional state allocation could be about $1.2 million. He detailed ongoing coordination on system automation and camera positioning as part of final design work.
No final contract award or construction start date was announced; commissioners did not take a formal vote tied to the funding update during the session. The presentation focused on status, technical planning and next steps for county staff and the project team.
