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Claretel says renovating DeKalb Regional Crisis Center would cost roughly $3.2–3.4 million; asks county to prioritize SPLOST 2 funds
Summary
CleareTel/Claretel representatives told the FAB Committee that immediate safety repairs to the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center run about $1.6 million and additional front‑end renovations would add $1.4–$1.6 million, and asked county staff to prioritize SPLOST 2 mental health facility funds for renovation work if a new build is not funded.
Representatives from Claretel (presented by Fabio and Dr. Shuttley Chester) reviewed safety and operational deficiencies at the DeKalb Regional Crisis Center and said renovating the existing facility to meet safety, workflow and ADA standards would cost roughly $3.2–$3.4 million.
Presenters documented ligature risks in restrooms and fixtures, line‑of‑sight problems from the nurses’ station, obstructed observation areas, cramped medication rooms and limited outdoor space. They said immediate priorities (upgrades to communal restrooms and nursing stations, and line‑of‑sight corrections) total about $1.6 million; adding front‑end work to improve arrivals, law‑enforcement and EMR drop‑off flow likely adds another $1.4–$1.6 million.
Claretel stated the county earlier identified $15 million in SPLOST 2 funding for mental and physical health facilities, but the county has since reprioritized some projects; presenters asked that at least a portion of the SPLOST 2 mental‑health allocation be used to renovate and bring the existing crisis center into compliance so it can continue to operate safely. County administration said it will prioritize facilities across multiple portfolios and coordinate with Public Health and Facilities to return with a prioritized CIP/SPLOST recommendation.
Presenters and administration said more detailed designs and cost estimates will follow; Claretel requested coordination in the first quarter of next year to move the project forward.
