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Jail Discussion
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Christopher J. Boyd, Facilities & Fleet Management, Director, 704-283-3868
ACTION REQUESTED:
Provide direction to staff on the number of jail beds to base next phase of study on.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
1) December 4, 2023, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 23-819 - Approved Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method
2) August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting, Agenda Item # 24-564 - Approved Design Contract for UC Jail Study
3) February 3, 2025, Regular Meetings, Agenda Item # 25-055 - Received update on Jail Study.
4) February 12, 2025, Work Session, Agenda Item # 25-082 - Received information regarding jail size scenarios and cost estimates.
BACKGROUND:
At the request of the Board of County Commissioners, the County began an independent Jail Study to determine bed count and core size recommendations. The County selected Little Diversified Architecture, teamed with Justice Planners and Hemphill Randel Associates, to begin work on a study to determine bed count and core size options. On February 3, 2025, the design team, led by Justice Planners, shared information about the study process, key data used in their analysis, some high-level bed count options and next steps.
During the Board retreat on February 12, 2025, staff presented additional information on high level costing data for several options based on the study data.
Staff will provide additional information requested during the February 12, 2025, Board Retreat and requests that the Board provide direction on bed count and core size.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.