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August 27, 2012 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1212
<br />(American with Disabilities Act) is not required as long as the buildings
<br />remain in their current state /use; some structures will require HVAC (heating
<br />ventilation air conditioning) installation /upgrades; approximately 180 beds
<br />would be available for use; upon sentencing, misdemeanants would be moved from
<br />the Sheriff's Detention Center to the Mt. Pleasant Detention Center to serve
<br />their sentence; video visitation would be available; Haywood and Cleveland
<br />counties acquired the Detention Centers in their counties through legislation;
<br />additional security measures are needed; etc.
<br />Mr. Downs also reviewed the following revenue projections:
<br />Revenue at 6 of capacity and days
<br />ff of Beds
<br />$ per head
<br />annual Projected Revenue @ 365 days
<br />95%
<br />90%
<br />85%
<br />806
<br />198
<br />$40.00
<br />$2,890,800
<br />$2,746,260
<br />$2,601,720
<br />$2,457,180
<br />$2,312,640
<br />$45.00
<br />$3,252,150
<br />$3,089,543
<br />$2,926,935
<br />$2,764,328
<br />$2,601,720
<br />$50.00
<br />$3,613,500
<br />$3,432,825
<br />$3,252,150
<br />$3,071,475
<br />$2,890,800
<br />$55.00
<br />$3,974,850
<br />$3,776,108
<br />$3,577,365
<br />$3,378,623
<br />$3,179,880
<br />$60.00
<br />$4,336,200
<br />$4,119,390
<br />$3,902,580
<br />$3,685,770
<br />$3,468,960
<br />Kyle Bilafer, General Services Director, presented an overview of the
<br />site plan and associated costs as follows: the site consists of nine (9)
<br />buildings; one dorm was built in 1987, the rest of the structures were built
<br />in the 1920's; there are no blueprints for any of the structures except the
<br />one built in 1987; all the 1920's buildings likely have asbestos and lead -
<br />based paint issues; is essential that the buildings be used "as is ", since
<br />they do not meet current codes or ADA compliance; the projected numbers above
<br />include costs for HVAC upgrades in both dorms, fencing (10 foot with razor
<br />wire across the top) and grounds maintenance. He also advised the operating
<br />costs, as set forth in the agenda, include: Sheriff's staffing, utilities,
<br />maintenance, contractor costs and annual ITS (Information Technology
<br />Services). The capital costs were primarily related to infrastructure needs.
<br />Capital Up Front Cost
<br />$692,798
<br />Annual Operating Costs
<br />$3,038,536
<br />Best Case Revenue @ 365 Days
<br />$4,336,200
<br />Worst Case Revenue @ 365 Days
<br />$2,890,800
<br />Todd Shanley, ITS (Information Technology Services) Manager, advised
<br />approximately $76,000.00 would be needed up front for 10, video visitation
<br />units (8 for visits and 2 for court interaction or attorney visits), with an
<br />annual expense of $18,000.00; etc.
<br />A discussion ensued. Mr. Downs, Mr. Bilafer, Mr. Shanley and Chief
<br />Deputy Paul Hunt responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Items
<br />addressed included: inmate food cost and delivery; timeframe /deadline for
<br />using the facility as a detention center; average daily inmate population;
<br />requirements of the misdemeanant program; etc.
<br />Sheriff Brad Riley arrived at 4:25 p.m. and was present for the
<br />remainder of the meeting. As a result of new jails being built across the
<br />state in the last five (5) years, Sheriff Riley reported an ample supply of
<br />bed space exists and that he cannot guarantee Cabarrus County will receive 100
<br />inmates through the SMCP. He estimated the County could get approximately 50
<br />SMCP inmates and likely move 30 inmates from the Corban Avenue facility to the
<br />Mt. Pleasant facility, thereby occupying about 80 beds. In response to
<br />questions from County Manager Downs, Sheriff Riley explained he wants the
<br />facility because it is available, the cost is low and having the additional
<br />bed space would be advantageous when the Corban Avenue facility reaches
<br />capacity. He also responded to a variety questions from the Board related to
<br />jail standards, healthcare for inmates, etc. It was suggested that only one
<br />dormitory be opened to reduce operating costs.
<br />Mr. Downs advised, in response to questions from the Board about the
<br />cost of the facility, that the issue has not been raised with State officials
<br />at this point. He also advised the Sheriff needs additional storage for
<br />specialized equipment which possibly could be accommodated there. Mr. Downs
<br />also brought up the concept of locating a park next to the detention center.
<br />Sheriff Riley pointed out that inmates would be outside in the yard.
<br />Commissioner Carruth advised this location would be a great place for a dog
<br />park and pointed out the Detention Center used to have a dog training program.
<br />County staff advised that using the facility for any purpose other than a
<br />correctional facility would activate compliance with ADA codes. Discussion
<br />continued.
<br />Staff requested direction from the Board. Vice Chairman Burrage said
<br />"it's worth a try ". Commissioner White expressed support for moving forward
<br />with the acquisition with the following conditions: the County should own all
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