JONESBORO — In its Tuesday, July 18 meeting, the Clayton County Board of Commissioners approved a contract of nearly $500,000 for an architect to help with renovation plans for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.
The project is being paid for from Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax money. The $493,500 architectural, engineering, and design contract is with Jericho Design Group.
The center will be used to to treat urgent or emergency psychiatric needs. Care would include stabilization services in a safe, structured manner with continuous 24-hour observation and supervision.
In other action during Tuesday’s meeting commissioners:
— Voted 4-1 to exempt certain county vehicles from the requirement to affix a county decal on the front doors of the vehicles. Commissioners Jeff Turner, Alieka Anderson, Gail Hambrick, and DeMont Davis voted for while Felicia voted against.
— Approved the return of $476,154 in COVID Emergency Solution Grant money received from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
— Approved a contract with Keefe Commissary Network for commissary services for the Clayton County Prison.
— Approved a $123,270.44 contract with Mid America Specialty Services of Ozark, Mo. for second floor windows restoration. It will be paid for from SPLOST money.
— Approved to buy and install office furniture for Clerk of Superior Court and the District Attorney’s Office. The price tag is $145,147.35 and will be paid for with SPLOST money.
— Approved a contract with Yancey Brothers, of Austell, to provide mechanics for the Transportation and Development Department. The cost is $135 per hour.
— Approved an annual $300,000 contract with Ten-8 and Safety, of Bradenton, Fla., for preventive maintenance and vehicle repair for the Fire and EMS Department.
— Approved an agreement for $75,000 with Dr. Joseph A. Hill, of Stone…
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