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Commissioner Fletcher stated that he had no problem with drawing up a new Resolution if the Attorney understands the concerns of the Commission. He noted that he just wanted to be sure that when we give our word, we are going to be able to carry it out. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that you won't know this until you have the funds in hand, but you can always plan. He believed it is in the Board's interest to pursue this. Chairman Scurlock felt that we all realize that we must have a jew jail facility within 3 to 5 years or some of the prisoners will have to be turned loose. He personally did not have a problem with a new Resolution. Commissioner Lyons reported that the Public Safety Committee unanimously endorsed a recommendation to say we are planning to have a -new jail in three years. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he was not against agreeing we should have the jail in three years, but felt we should have the necessary funds. Commissioner Lyons continued to stress that the Department of Corrections has asked that we submit a stronger Resolution and he did not want to play games with them or we might find that our interim improvements are not sufficient to satisfy the State. Commissioner Lyons stated that unless we have some satisfactory Motion he would have no interest in continuing to work on the Jail committee. Commissioner Fletcher seconded the Motion made by Commissioner Lyons to authorize preparation of a Resolution advising the State Department of Corrections that we are planning to build a Jail within the next three years. Discassion continued about possible methods of funding, such as our portion of the increased_Sales Tax, etc., and Commissioner Wodtke reiterated that he agrees with building the jail in three years, but just worries about the funds. MAYI 26 1982 Box 9PASS $4.� y 37