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File #: 25-716    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 11/12/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 12/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Interlocal Agreement - Cabarrus County Detention Center
Attachments: 1. Interlocal Agreement
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Interlocal Agreement - Cabarrus County Detention Center  

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INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Dorothy Thomas, Union County Sheriff’s Office, Public Safety Finance Administrator, 704-283-3578

ACTION REQUESTED:

Authorize the County Manager to 1) negotiate and execute an agreement substantially consistent with this agenda item, 2) exercise any renewal or extension term options set forth in the Agreement, and 3) terminate the agreement if deemed in the best interest of the County, each in the County Manager's discretion.

PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:

March 18, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-192 - Approved Initial Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The Union County Detention Center has recently been operating at or near its overall inmate population capacity. In a proactive effort to alleviate potential overcrowding, and to allow for proper classification of its current inmate population, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is requesting to enter into an agreement with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office to house ten (10) Union County inmates in the Cabarrus County Detention Facility. As NC jail code does not allow a Detention Center to exceed its current designed inmate capacity, the temporary relocation of these inmates will allow for a reduction in our overall inmate numbers and will allow for the proper separation of multiple defendants charged with the same crime. As part of this agreement, Union County agrees to reimburse Cabarrus County $70 per day, per Union County inmate, and will cover all related, out-of-pocket expenses directly related to those inmates.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: 

Union County will reimburse Cabarrus County $70 per day, per Union County inmate, and will cover all related, out-of-pocket expenses directly related to those inmates.