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Trustees authorize pursuit of funding for jail intercom and electronic door controls
Summary
The Comanche County Facilities Authority unanimously approved pursuing funding for an intercom and electronic door control project at the detention center under the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act; Jail Administrator David Weber said the project "has to be done" and estimated a six-month to one-year timeline.
Trustee Josh Powers moved that the Facilities Authority pursue funding for the Comanche County Detention Center’s intercom and electronic door control project "pursuant to the Oklahoma Jail Standards Act." Vice-Chair Ryan John seconded the motion, which passed with Powers, John and Chairman Johnny Owens voting aye.
Jail Administrator David Weber urged the project as necessary, saying the work "has to be done" and estimating a construction timeline of "six months to a year." Vice-Chair John suggested the expense be paid from the contingency general fund during the discussion; no formal appropriation was approved at this meeting beyond the board’s authorization to pursue funding.
