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The sheriff of Erie County urged lawmakers on Friday to approve a new jail facility, stating that ongoing repairs to the current jails will increase costs. At a budget hearing, the sheriff pointed to problems with infrastructure, including HVAC systems and underground tanks. The sheriff estimated that building a new correctional complex could cost up to $450 million. Lawmakers must now decide how to address the county’s correctional needs…