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Adopt a Resolution:
a. Authorizing the Sheriff's Office to proceed and apply for the SB 1022 (Adult Local Criminal Justice Facility Construction Program) Request for Proposal Project (RFP) funding in the amount of $40.0 million;
b. Approving the necessary 10% minimum matching funds in the amount of $4.0 million; and,
c. Authorizing the Sheriff to sign and execute the RFP and submit it to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for financing. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution:
a. Authorizing the Sheriff's Office to proceed and apply for the SB 1022 (Adult Local Criminal Justice Facility Construction Program) Request for Proposal Project (RFP) funding in the amount of $40.0 million;
b. Approving the necessary 10% minimum matching funds in the amount of $4.0 million; and,
c. Authorizing the Sheriff to sign and execute the RFP and submit it to the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for financing.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On June 27, 2012, the Adult Local Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Program became effective through passage of Senate Bill 1022. SB 1022 authorized up to $500 million for the construction and improvement of local adult corrections facilities. On July 23, 2013, the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from counties in need of funding for expanding their corrections services. Through this program, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office proposes to apply for the maximum grant amount of $40.0 million in funding. This will require a 10% local match from the county.
In 2011, the Board of Supervisors previously approved a jail expansion application to the BSCC (then the California Corrections Standards Authority) under the AB 900 program for $80.0 million to build space for 576 beds to address overcrowding in the jail. In 2012, Monterey County received partial funding in the...
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