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ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: March 3, 2009 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 4- a <br /> SUBJECT: Jail Inspection Report <br /> DEPARTMENT: Sheriff PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> January 28, 2009 Letter from Lindy Pendergrass 245-2900 <br /> John Harkins <br /> Jail Inspection Report <br /> February 5, 2009 Letter from Sheriff <br /> PURPOSE: To receive the jail inspection report for January 22, 2009 from the North Carolina <br /> Department of Health and Human Services. <br /> BACKGROUND: The General Statutes require the Board of County Commissioners to receive <br /> and take necessary corrective action to the semi-annual jail inspection reports submitted by the <br /> North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The statute further states the <br /> governing body shall promptly initiate any action necessary to bring jail facilities into conformity to <br /> standards. The report for January 22, 2009 is enclosed for review and indicates Orange <br /> County's compliance with standards. <br /> The attached letter details the Sheriffs response to the findings of the report. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with accepting the report. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board of Commissioners receive the <br /> report. Corrective action is being taken as required. <br />