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Board backs letter supporting Westco Industries' request to increase bed capacity in Harlan to five
Summary
County staff read a proposed letter recommending support for Westco Industries' request to increase licensed bed capacity to five beds at 1804 17th Street in Harlan to help serve individuals with disabilities; the board approved the letter by voice vote.
County staff read a draft letter of support for Westco Industries' request to expand residential bed capacity in Harlan and the board voted to approve sending the letter.
The proposed letter committed the Shelby County Board of Supervisors to support Westco Industries’ request to increase bed capacity to five beds at 1804 17th Street in Harlan, stating the increase would help meet needs for individuals with disabilities who are currently on waiting lists. A supervisor described the project as "one more piece of the housing problem we have," and the board approved the letter by voice vote.
The board discussed that Westco had not previously operated in Shelby County and that the additional beds would add capacity for people with disabilities; staff will finalize and send the letter on behalf of the county.
