$40 million deadline met for new mental health facility

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A months-long battle has now come to an end after a strict deadline to spend $40 million in federal funding was met on Tuesday. County Commissioners secured the funds for a new mental health facility paired with the new jail.

Oklahoma County Commissioners want the new jail to be built along Grand Boulevard near Southeast 15th street, just outside Del City limits.

The push became harder, though, as Oklahoma City Council denied the rezoning request, and the county sued.