There are a lot of people who don't want to see an expansion at the Musick Jail.   A California state board, however, is not among them.

As of late last week, they'd approved an $80 million construction grant, which will be used to add bed space, create therapy rooms and focus on rehabilitation efforts.   Classroom space and additional dorms will also be built.

The city of Irvine has been trying to block construction for as long as its been talked about.  They've taken a "not in my backyard", approach, saying that adding medium and maximum security inmates to the jail is bad for the community.

Developers who are have their hands in multimillion construction projects just a hop, skip and a jump from the Musick Jail are also unhappy.  They're worried the expansion could have a negative impact on property values.

State officials point out the funds have been earmarked for projects that have a strong focus on rehabilitation.  Inmates will be required to work with probation, social services and enter therapy in order to help them successfully re-integrate into society.

Corrections officials reportedly say this will help reduce recidivism.

Irvine, however, wants no part of this.  Two lawsuits are currently pending and one of them is requesting the courts provide an injunction to stop the project from breaking ground.

The grant is set to be distributed later this summer and groundbreaking is set for 2017.