HomeMy WebLinkAbout126-84 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTiaN NO. 126-84
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW
COUNTY JAIL APPROXIMATELY ONE-HALF BLOCK NORTH
OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
WHEREAS, the existing Washington County jail is not adequate
in size and does not conform to the minimum standards promulgated
by the Arkansas Criminal Detention Facilities Board; and
WHEREAS, the Washington County Quorum Court proposes to construct
a new 60 -bed jail approximately one-half block north of the Washington
County Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, the Quorum Court proposes to finance construction of
said new jail frau county sales tax proceeds and court fees without
the imposition of any additional taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that the Quorum
Court's proposal is in the best interest of the citizens of Fayetteville
and Washington County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
That the Board of Directors hereby strongly supports the proposal
of the Washington County Quorum Court to construct a new 60 -bed jail
approximately one-half block north of the Washington County Court
House and to finance construction of said jail frau county sales tax
proceeds and court fees without the imposition of any additional taxes.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 30th day of October
1984.