The Ellis County Public Building Commission met Monday night prior to the regular Ellis County Commission meeting.

Sheriff Ed Harbin explains the upcoming jail renovation and expansion will provide improved security and safety:

Bids for the jail project will go out in March with 10 months anticipated for construction.

“It will be a hectic time,” says Harbin.

Inmates will have to be moved to other counties, although there will be temporary housing for new arrestees.  Jail employees will also have to be temporarily relocated.