Aging Facility
Code and Security Issues of Jail Built in 1963
911 Center/Dispatch area is not secure
Poor inmate flow presents increased risk to public, staff, and inmates
Design does not meet segregation requirements (gender, juvenile, violent/non-violent, partners, medical/behavioral health, etc.)
Facility is not code compliant (lighting, ADA, safety, etc.)
Poor ventilation, dripping pipes, and mildew throughout building
Aged plumbing and clogged piping/hot water issues
Water leaks/flooding
No grinder to prevent sewage issues when towels and clothes get flushed
Outdated cell doors are difficult to open (high risk during emergency)
Lack of secure spaces throughout building
No padded cells
No sally port
No kitchen - meals come from local hospital at $23 per day/per person. Meal delivery $6/per trip/3 times a day
No laundry - costs $2.50/person/per day
No areas for staff to hold confidential conversations with staff, witnesses, etc.
Lack of storage for evidence and retained jail records
Lack of space is not allowing inmates to do their time in jail per mittimus
