Clayton County Board of Commissioners approves architect for Behavioral Health Crisis Center | News

The center will be used to to treat urgent or emergency psychiatric needs. Care would include stabilization services in a safe, structured manner with continuous 24-hour observation and supervision.

In other action during Tuesday’s meeting commissioners:

— Voted 4-1 to exempt certain county vehicles from the requirement to affix a county decal on the front doors of the vehicles. Commissioners Jeff Turner, Alieka Anderson, Gail Hambrick, and DeMont Davis voted for while Felicia voted against.

— Approved the return of $476,154 in COVID Emergency Solution Grant money received from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

— Approved a contract with Keefe Commissary Network for commissary services for the Clayton County Prison.

— Approved a $123,270.44 contract with Mid America Specialty Services of Ozark, Mo. for second floor windows restoration. It will be paid for from SPLOST money.

— Approved to buy and install office furniture for Clerk of Superior Court and the District Attorney’s Office. The price tag is $145,147.35 and will be paid for with SPLOST money.

— Approved a contract with Yancey Brothers, of Austell, to provide mechanics for the Transportation and Development Department. The cost is $135 per hour.

— Approved an annual $300,000 contract with Ten-8 and Safety, of Bradenton, Fla., for preventive maintenance and vehicle repair for the Fire and EMS Department.

— Approved an agreement for $75,000 with Dr. Joseph A. Hill, of Stone…