By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
The Ellis County Commission will begin discussing the future of the Ellis County Jail at Tuesday’s commission meeting.
Last year, the commission approved a feasibility study by Justice Planners and a needs assessment for the county jail.
Currently, the facility houses 72 beds, but according to information provided ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, a 2013 assessment projected it to have 95 beds by 2025.
Justice Planners will present the commission with the results of their assessment.
The commission will also consider increasing the rental rate for the Schenk and Unrein Building at the fairgrounds, discuss rate increases for the Transfer Station in 2025, and vote on whether to exceed the revenue neutral rate.
This week's agenda can be found HERE.
Tuesday’s meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the Ellis County Administrative Center, 812 Main St., Hays.