December 20, 2024 Hood County Special Called Meeting

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Hood County Commission Court held a special called emergency meeting on December 20, 2024, to address critical failures in the jail's intercom system. The Sheriff reported that the outdated equipment required immediate replacement to maintain life safety communication with inmates. The Commission approved emergency funding not to exceed $80,000 from fund 55 to complete the necessary repairs.

• Special called emergency meeting convenedHood County Commission Court held an emergency meeting on December 20, 2024, to address jail intercom system repairs.
• Jail intercom system emergency repairsThe Sheriff reported critical failures in the jail's intercom system requiring immediate replacement of outdated equipment to maintain life safety communication with inmates.
• Motion and approval for emergency repairs fundingThe Commission approved emergency repairs for the jail intercom system with a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 from fund 55.