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Houston County officials propose $44,017.50 budget amendment to buy jail mats as inmate population rises
Summary
County leaders at an administrative meeting proposed a $44,017.50 budget amendment to buy additional sleeping mats and stackable bunks after an agency official said the jail was holding 555 people while its rated capacity is 397; the board also approved adding recognition items and surplus sales to the agenda.
Houston County officials at an administrative meeting discussed a proposed $44,017.50 budget amendment to purchase additional sleeping mats and stackable bunks for the county jail after officials reported the facility was holding far more people than its rated capacity.
An agency official said, "So, right now, the jail is rated at 397 rated capacity. Monday, we had 555 inmates in the jail," and explained the funding request would cover mats and bunks "to be able to give them a place to sleep." The…
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