Lake County Administrator Provides Update on New Safety Center Project
PAINESVILLE, Ohio, July 24, 2024– At last week’s Commissioners’ meeting, Lake County Administrator Jason Boyd provided a comprehensive update on the progress and status of the new Lake County Safety Center project.
The current facility, which has been in operation since 1990, is often at capacity in the current 353-bed facility and requires millions of dollars in renovations. To address this issue, the new facility will include 504 beds, providing a significant increase in capacity to meet the growing needs of the community.
“I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to Sheriff Frank Leonbruno and our County Administrator for their invaluable contributions to this project. As President of the Commission, I’m proud to say that we’ve been blessed to have national and international experts in jail and major construction on our team. Their expertise has undoubtedly pushed our project forward. I believe that Lake County residents will be pleased to know that their tax dollars are being used wisely,” said Commission President John T. Plecnik.
Boyd shared detailed design plans for the new facility, including schematic drawings and floor plans. While there are still some budgetary items that need to be finalized, the Administrator provided an overview of what is currently known about the project. An in-depth discussion and analysis of the financing plan is underway and is expected to be completed in late summer or early fall of 2024. Please click here to read the entire press release.
