Washtenaw County Office of The Sheriff Preliminary Proposal Jail Space Expansion

CURRENT SITUATION Current Jail Capacity 332 Beds Current Jail Capacity 332 Beds Persistent Overcrowding Persistent Overcrowding Inmates Released Early Inmates Released Early Inmates Boarded Out to Other Facilities Inmates Boarded Out to Other Facilities Not accepting arrests for new offenses Not accepting arrests for new offenses Lack of Options for Judges Lack of Options for Judges Lack of Accountability for Offenders Lack of Accountability for Offenders

County Administrator’s Proposal 96 new Beds 96 new Beds Capital Costs $5,750,000 Capital Costs $5,750,000 Bed Space Available Mid 2007 Bed Space Available Mid 2007 Requires Additional $12,065,000 infrastructure upgrades Requires Additional $12,065,000 infrastructure upgrades Changes Foot Print of Current Facility Changes Foot Print of Current Facility Total Capital Costs $17,815,000 Total Capital Costs $17,815,000

Sheriff’s Preliminary Plan Minimum 225 new Beds Minimum 225 new Beds Capital Costs $8,400,000 Capital Costs $8,400,000 Bed Space Available 4 th Quarter 2006 Bed Space Available 4 th Quarter 2006 Requires Additional $4,435,000 infrastructure upgrades Requires Additional $4,435,000 infrastructure upgrades Retains Current Foot Print of Facility Retains Current Foot Print of Facility Total Capital Cost $12,835,000 Total Capital Cost $12,835,000

What this Plan Accomplishes Meets the Bed Space Recommendations of CJCC Meets the Bed Space Recommendations of CJCC Adds Additional Programming Space Adds Additional Programming Space Allows for the Housing Additional Female and Male population Allows for the Housing Additional Female and Male population Reduces the capital costs by $4,980,000 while adding 129 additional beds over the current plan under consideration Reduces the capital costs by $4,980,000 while adding 129 additional beds over the current plan under consideration

Methodology Minimize Impact on the Current Jail Footprint Minimize Impact on the Current Jail Footprint Minimize Impact on Current Capacity During Construction Minimize Impact on Current Capacity During Construction Recapture of Holding Cells and Medical Units for Intended Use Recapture of Holding Cells and Medical Units for Intended Use Adequate Kitchen, Laundry, Medical and Programming Space Adequate Kitchen, Laundry, Medical and Programming Space Utilization of State-of-the-art Security Systems Utilization of State-of-the-art Security Systems Allow for Relief of Overcrowding Allow for Relief of Overcrowding

Key Stakeholders Public Public County Board of Commissioners County Board of Commissioners Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Office POAM and COAM Unions POAM and COAM Unions Jail Contract Service Providers Jail Contract Service Providers Facilities Management Facilities Management Area Law Enforcement Area Law Enforcement Circuit and District Courts Circuit and District Courts CJCC CJCC Local Planning and Utilities Officials Local Planning and Utilities Officials Local City, Township and Village Governmental Units Local City, Township and Village Governmental Units National Institute of Justice (NIJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Michigan Department of Corrections Michigan Department of Corrections

Input from the Community Need for Additional Jail Space Need for Additional Jail Space “Bare Bones” Construction “Bare Bones” Construction Importance of Expanded Mental Health and Programming Services to Offenders Importance of Expanded Mental Health and Programming Services to Offenders Importance of Alternative Sentencing Options for Offenses Related to Substance Abuse Importance of Alternative Sentencing Options for Offenses Related to Substance Abuse Build Enough Jail Space for Future Build Enough Jail Space for Future

Cost Effective Jail Space Construction Reviewed the Current Proposal Offered by the County Administrator Reviewed the Current Proposal Offered by the County Administrator Review of the Original CJCC Plan Review of the Original CJCC Plan Review of Best Practices Review of Best Practices Review of the Local Systems Inspection conducted by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Review of the Local Systems Inspection conducted by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Consultation with Vendors of Jail Construction Solutions Consultation with Vendors of Jail Construction Solutions

Key Operational Concerns Medical Unit Capacity Medical Unit Capacity Overcrowding and the increased need for bed space have led to the current operational practice which results in the utilization of nearly two-thirds of the medical unit bed space for inmates not requiring medical services. The proposed construction allows for proper cell configuration for inmates requiring medical care.

Key Operational Concerns Holding Cell Capacity Holding Cell Capacity Continual overcrowding, have led to the utilization of 50-60% of the facility’s holding cells for high-risk inmates. This proposal will address the necessity for high- risk observation cells, allowing the current holding cells to be utilized for their intended purpose.

Key Operational Concerns Intake, Booking and Property Intake, Booking and Property The current booking area is in need of updated service and task space. This proposal provides for an updated and expanded booking/intake area. The plan also includes expanded property and records storage capacity.

Key Operational Concerns Laundry and Food Service Capacity Laundry and Food Service Capacity Expanded and improved laundry and food services are planned for and are included in this plan.

Key Operational Concerns Inmate Services and Counseling Inmate Services and Counseling The increased inmate capacity will require additional staff and space for the provision of a broader range of services offered to inmates. This plan includes additional programming space.

Key Operational Concerns Visiting Visiting Increased capacity will require increased capacity for professional and personal inmate visits. This plan includes new technology to provide for these visits without the movement of the inmates.

Key Operational Concerns Improvements to Existing Facility Improvements to Existing Facility A thorough analysis will be necessary prior to making a final determination on infrastructure improvements. This plan should reduce the need for expensive infrastructure improvements to the existing facility.

Key Operational Concerns Staffing Additional staff will be phased incrementally as capacity increases. Staffing projections will require the approval of the Department of Corrections and will be presented upon further review of the proposed construction. Configuration of the new units will be done as to minimize staff levels.

Recommendation Continue to develop a modular construction solution to utilize existing available space within the facility. Continue to develop a modular construction solution to utilize existing available space within the facility. Identify only the necessary “bare bones” infrastructure needs of the facility and provide for these upgrades. Identify only the necessary “bare bones” infrastructure needs of the facility and provide for these upgrades. Develop a comprehensive construction and funding proposal for Board of Commissioners review and consideration. Develop a comprehensive construction and funding proposal for Board of Commissioners review and consideration.

Final Plan Development With a commitment of resources from the Board of Commissioners, this plan could be in final format for consideration in two months. With a commitment of resources from the Board of Commissioners, this plan could be in final format for consideration in two months.