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Welcome/Introductions

Introductions Jail Committee Members Financial Consultant Architect/Construction Manager

Purpose of the Meeting Follow-up to community meetings

held in January 2012. Provide community w/ latest

information on the Starke County Jail project including: Feasibility Study Jail Design Project Cost Financing

1) July 26, 2012 – 6:00 pm @ Knox Middle School Cafeteria

2) July 31, 2012 – 6:00 pm @ Oregon Davis Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria

3) August 1, 2012 – 6:00 pm @ North Judson-San Pierre High School

STARKE COUNTY JAIL

COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING DATES

(2nd session)

Recap of January 2012 Meetings:

Starke County Jail History Age of building, capacity, shifting

demographics Discussion of Current Problems and

Issues Building issues/condition, overcrowding,

operational, public safety, class action lawsuit

Path Toward Resolution Formation of committee, needs

assessment, explore all financial options Best option for safety/community/tax

payers

Options Discussed at January 2012 Meetings:

Option A – Do Nothing Option B – Develop Existing Site Option C – New Construction on Current

County Property Option D – New Construction on Newly

Purchased Land Option E – Lease a New Facility from a

Private Entity

Starke County Jail Bed Needs Projection + 15% classification factor for separation of prey from predator, male from female, etc.

Needs Assessment - Unknown Factors:

Impact of “suppressed” data Expected D felony legislation is yet unknown Based on the above an additional 32 jail beds are

recommended as an alternate bid, (by the time bids are received we should know what proposed legislation impact may look like) ,and conversion of the existing jail to a 30 bed “Step” unit for work release, community transition, and for immediate interim probation sanctions.

The total 62 alternate beds would cover the total average D felons sent to IDOC should worst case legislation be enacted prohibiting all D felons from being sent to the State prisons.

Jail design must be sufficiently flexible to allow for future expansion

In addition to jail bed needs, issues with the existing jail include:

Building systems such as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and security infrastructure is original to the existing jail and have deteriorated

Existing jail is not ADA compliant Life safety routes are not compliant Segregated medical holding cell is needed Kitchen needs expanded Medical section needs expanded Laundry needs expanded Classroom is needed Indoor exercise and a secure outdoor exercise area is

needed Storage is needed More temporary holding (booking) cells are needed A padded cell is needed Space for the Detective Division is needed One PT maintenance person and 2 PT cooks are currently

needed.

Impact on Jail Staffing:The following additional jail staff are recommended:

FT Jailer 1PT Cook 2PT Maintenance 1

Total estimated annual staff operating cost (for pay and benefits):Current: $ 294,709Additional: $ 110, 961TOTAL: $ 405,670

Skillman/DLZ Recommendation:

New Building on 4-10 acres of Land

Total Square Feet (finished) 32,406*Existing Jail is 13,350 square feet

Total Square Feet (unfinished) 2,771

Total Inmate Beds (base bid) 108

Total Inmate Beds (alternate bid)

32

Probable Cost Estimates

Project Cost Estimate(108 beds) $14,000,000

*Estimated Cost for Alternate to add 32 beds is $800,000

Anticipated increased Annual Utility Costs $ 40,800Current Building Utility Costs $ 40,700Total Utility Costs $ 81,500

Anticipated Increased Operating Cost $ 110,691Current Operating Costs $ 294,709Total Operating Costs $ 405,400

Construction Schedule 18–20 months

Possible uses include: Step Unit for Work Release Community Transition Program, Immediate Interim Sanction for Probationers on

the verge of violating probation Offices for prosecutor or other county uses

Construction Budget: To Be Determined

Schedule: Construction start upon completion of New

Facility

Minor Renovations to Existing Jail

Financial Options: Solving Starke County’s Jail needs will

involve a significant capital investment. Current County resources are insufficient to

fund the capital costs for a new jail. As is the case with most other counties, funding the construction of a new jail will require a bond issue.

The debt on bonds for a new county jail may be paid through property taxes or income taxes. Legislation passed by the 2012 Indiana General assembly granted authority to the Starke County Council to establish a county income tax (“CEDIT”) sufficient to pay the debt on the bonds.

Financial Options Although the County has not yet

determined the ultimate solution for the County Jail, for preliminary basis of evaluating options, we utilized information available to estimate options/impact of a new facility and a bond issue of approximately $14 million.

PROJECT FINANCING:

Base AlternateBid Bid

Estimated Bond Issue $14,000,000 $800,000 additional

Assumed Maturity 20 Years 20 YearsAssumed Annual Payment $1,180,000 $70,000 additional

Assumed Tax Rate0.65% of Adjusted

Gross Income Same

Additional EDIT available for Operating

$900,000 $70,000 less

The above information is based on an assumed maximum project cost for a replacement jail facility

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ESTIMATED INCOME TAX IMPACT:

Estimated AnnualIncrease in

State Taxable Income Income Tax Bills

$20,000 $130

$40,000 $260

$60,000 $390

$80,000 $520

$100,000 $650

$200,000 $1,300

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NEXT STEPS:

August 2012 – Council Approval August 2012 – Schematic Design Phase September 2012 – Design Development Phase November 2012 – Final Design/Construction

Document Phase February 2013 – Construction Documents issued for

Bidding March 2013 – Receive Construction Bids April 2013 – Award contracts and commence

construction December 2014 – Construction complete. January 2015 - Transition/Occupancy

QUESTIONS

For additional information and to follow the Jail Committee’s progress, please access our website at the following link:

http://co.starke.in.us/jail-info