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DeKalb committee approves FY2025 amendment to fund critical jail repairs
Summary
The Finance, Audit and Budget Committee approved a FY2025 operating budget amendment to appropriate general-fund money for urgent repairs at the DeKalb County Jail, including roof sealing, elevator work, selected lock replacements, replacement of roughly 1,500 toilet/sink units with metal fixtures, and upgraded cell lighting.
The DeKalb County Finance, Audit and Budget Committee voted to amend the FY2025 operating budget to fund immediate repairs at the county jail, the committee chair announced after a presentation by county staff.
County staff said the package is intended as an initial investment in a multi-year capital strategy to address structural and safety deficiencies. The measures include sealing three roofs to stop leaks, elevator repairs for safety and reliability, replacement of certain aging…
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