(1) No political subdivision of this Commonwealth, combination of subdivisions, or regional jail authority shall build a new local correctional facility unless: (a) The facility meets the approval or complies with the standards and administrative regulations of the department promulgated pursuant to KRS 441.055; (b) The construction results in a new facility with: 1. A minimum capacity of one hundred fifty (150) prisoner beds; or 2. If a larger facility is needed, more than one hundred fifty (150) prisoner beds in fifty (50) bed increments; and (c) Construction of the local correctional facility is approved by the constru ction authority. (2) Final authority for approval of plans for the construction of a local correctional facility, or an addition to a local correctional facility shall rest with the construction authority. (3) The department shall pay for the architectural plans and engineering services associated with any new local correctional facility approved by the construction authority. (4) The department may promulgate administrative regulations to create a fee schedule for architectural plans and engineering services required for the construction of local correctional facilities. A sample fee schedule for architectural plans and engineering services may be developed by a committee consisting of department personnel, architects, and construction managers.
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