SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28

(By Senator Ross)


Requesting the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to construct the Tygart Valley Regional Jail at the Huttonsville Correctional Center.

Whereas, A state correctional center now exists in Huttonsville, Randolph County; and
Whereas, This state correctional center has ample level acreage to sustain another facility; and
Whereas, Thousands of tax dollars could be saved by utilizing state-owned acreage at the Huttonsville Correctional Center for the new Tygart Valley Regional Jail; and
Whereas, Thousands more tax dollars could be saved by utilizing the infrastructure already in existence at the Huttonsville Correctional Center because this facility already possesses such necessities as water, sewerage, electricity and accessibility; and
Whereas, The construction of the Tygart Valley Regional Jail at the Huttonsville Correctional Center would ease even more financial burden upon the state by having prisoners within walking distance of each facility, virtually eliminating vehicle usage, and by providing a more secure region for our citizens; and
Whereas, Huttonsville is a geographically good location, with highways serving the area, which would conveniently serve the economical strains and time demands of sheriffs and police in moving prisoners from their locations to Huttonsville; and
Whereas, The citizens of Randolph County are accustomed to having correctional facilities in their area and welcome the construction of Tygart Valley Regional Jail; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby requests the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to construct the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on the state-owned acreage at the Huttonsville Correctional Center; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate considers the Huttonsville Correctional Center as an economical and feasible location for the Tygart Valley Regional Jail due to the level, state-owned acreage and the presence of infrastructure necessities such as water, sewerage, electricity and accessibility; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor, the Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety and the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority.