HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
The Hays County Commissioners Court held a discussion related to consideration of the expansion of a Mental Health Diversion Center along with a 60 bed expansion of the existing jail facility footprint and to proceed with negotiating an agreement with HOK, utilizing their existing architectural and engineering contract. Three commissioners expressed concern with the item — particularly the location of the center, the timing and the firm choice — and Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra tabled the item until it could be altered to satisfy those apprehensions.
According to court documents, the scope of design of the Diversion Center in the agenda item would include a new drop-off location, Intake Assessment and Sheriff Administrative Support spaces, a 60-bed Diversion Facility, additional high-security jail beds, expanded inmate visitation space to meet Texas Commission on Jail Standards requirements and increased parking capacity.
