The Baxter County Quorum Court is set to take a significant step toward the expansion of the county jail when it meets Tuesday evening at 6:00. An ordinance authorizing the issuance of a promissory note to provide financing for the jail expansion is among the items of business in one of the court’s shorter agendas in recent months.Approval of the ordinance will give the go-ahead of a promissory note for $4.2 million under Amendment 78 of the Arkansas Constitution.
The proposed ordinance follows voters approving a temporary one cent sales and use tax in September that will fund the expansion of the Baxter County Detention Center, as well as furnish and equip the new portion, and provide for the operation and maintenance of the jail. At the same time, voters approved a one-quarter cent sales and use tax following the expiration of the one cent sales and use tax for ongoing jail needs.
The quorum court will meet in the second floor courtroom of the Baxter County Courthouse.
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