MOTION OF THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Authorizing the Council of Allegheny County to conduct a public hearing regarding the County Jail pursuant to Article II.G. of the Rules of Allegheny County Council on June 24, 2015, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Allegheny County Courthouse Gold Room, located at 436 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, PA.
The primary purpose of this hearing is to allow the opportunity for public comment regarding the status of health care at the Allegheny County Jail and the issues arising from the services provided by Corizon. Individuals wishing to speak must register in advance by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in accordance with the rules governing public comment at Council meetings. Written testimony will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Monday June 29, 2015.
Council shall comply with the public notice requirements of Article II.G. of the Rules of Allegheny County Council. Council Members Heather Heidelbaugh, Sue Means and Amanda Green Hawkins have made commitments to attend the hearing.
Upon passage of this motion, Council Member Heather Heidelbaugh as sponsor of this motion is hereby designated to preside over the hearing. Passage of this motion authorizes the appropriate steps to be taken to provide for security for the public hearing and to provide for transcription of testimony by Sargents Court Reporting.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS MOVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY,
Authorization to conduct a public hearing regarding the status of health care at the Allegheny County Jail pursuant to Article II.G. of the Rules of Allegheny County Council on June 24, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Allegheny County Courthouse Gold Room, located on the Fourth Floor, 436 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, PA.
PRIMARY SPONSOR: COUNCIL MEMBER HEIDELBAUGH