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The issue: Treasury and tax staff said the money that taxpayers paid is recorded in the county bank but has not been applied in the county financial system because the CoreLogic import process failed or stalled. That prevents staff from issuing formal disbursements to taxing entities and from clearing those accounts in the treasurer's ledger.

Treasury staff described the situation and timeline

Raquel (title not specified in transcript) told commissioners that county staff started an import session with the vendor (CIC) and CoreLogic last Thursday; the CoreLogic file is large and currently shows about 374 pages in the delinquent notices file. She said CIC was expected to call back after an attempted import but had not completed the follow‑up as of Wednesday morning. \"I put a ticket in this morning,\" she said. \"At the end of the week, I have no choice but to put delinquencies in the paper.\"

She said other payments show as paid in the vendor system (for example Varetta) but cannot be moved into the county's accounting module for distribution. The treasurer's office said they have distributed funds that previously could be processed, and that some taxing entities have received money, but that the CoreLogic import is blocking a remaining batch of collections.

Why it matters: Delays in applying collected taxes can affect municipal and school cash flow and complicate the county's budget and audit records. County employees warned commissioners that if the import problem persists, state‑required delinquency notices will be published for accounts that remain unposted.

What staff are doing

The treasurer (unnamed) and county programming staff said they have been in repeated contact with the vendor, opened support tickets and were attempting an import session. Staff reported that Varetta payments appear as paid in the vendor view but could not be applied to the financial module.

A county official said: \"I put a ticket in this morning. They get mad at me because this is a double ticket ... at the end of the week, I have no choice but to put delinquencies in the paper.\" Commissioners asked staff to continue to press the vendor and to provide an update to taxing entities about expected timing.

Quantities and scope

Treasury staff said CoreLogic's delinquent notices file is large (about 374 pages when printed as part of preliminary checks) and that the affected collections include at least one batch of delinquent and special assessments. Officials said the funds are present in the county bank but cannot be applied to the ledger or distributed until the import completes.

Next steps

Staff asked for vendor follow‑up and for the county's IT or programming team to remain engaged until the import is completed. Commissioners directed staff to keep taxing entities informed and to proceed with legally required publications if the import is not fixed in time.

Ending: County staff said they would continue to escalate the issue with CIC and CoreLogic and report back to the commission. Commissioners signaled urgency given the possible cash‑flow and statutory notice implications for schools and cities.

Quote: \"We were over at emergency management... As of today, we have the money in the bank; we just can't import it.\"

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The consultants, Alan Richardson and Patrick Chablonski of Justice Planners, said the firm's modeling projects an average daily population (ADP) of about 139 by 2050 and translated that into a bed requirement of 175 after adding operational-classification margins and peak-day factors. \"The bottom line for 2030, average daily population is modeled to be 101. The total bed need will be 127,\" Richardson said during the presentation.

Why it matters: Commissioners and the sheriff discussed immediate repairs at the existing facility and longer-term capital planning. Consultants warned that incremental repairs expose the county to legal and safety risks and that the most cost-effective approach depends on whether the county can lower average length of stay or change booking volume.

Key findings and context

Justice Planners summarized on-site observation and three years of operational data. The firm found the current facility is a multi‑story building dating to the 1950s with extensive water leaks, poor sight lines and a kitchen on the third floor. Consultants reported the county spent more than $300,000 on jail maintenance last year for items such as an elevator and HVAC repairs.

Richardson said the facility's design creates blind spots that complicate supervision and raise safety and liability concerns. The sheriff told commissioners the jail's average daily population in a recent two‑week window was about 109.5.

On projections, Chablonski said the jail population is driven by two variables: bookings (how many people enter the jail) and average length of stay (how long they remain). The consultants found bookings fell after the COVID‑19 peak and remained below pre‑pandemic levels, while average length of stay has generally increased. \"If your average length of stay had been what it was a year ago, the population would drop by 10 people, independent of what your bookings count looks like,\" Chablonski said.

Projected facility size and alternatives

The consultants presented a status‑quo forecast (bookings and case processing unchanged) that produces: an ADP of 139 by 2050 and a recommended bed count of 175 after adding a 15% classification/operational buffer and gender‑specific peaking factors (about 17.4% for females and 8.7% for males).

They also modeled alternative outcomes. For example, if average length of stay could be reduced (to about 14.3 days in one scenario), the 2050 bed need would fall to roughly 144. If bookings remain lower (for example 7 per day instead of 8), the bed need at the central forecast would drop by about 27 beds.

Costs, near-term fixes and legal risk

Sheriff and consultants discussed midterm remedies versus new construction. The sheriff said the county had received estimates of roughly $700,000 to install intercoms and camera systems to address blind spots; he warned the county lacks the money now but noted that failing to act risks litigation. Consultants noted American Correctional Association standards and the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) inform design and could be used by litigants to argue inadequate conditions.

The sheriff also raised staffing and equipment costs tied to weapon replacement cycles, noting a CIP allocation of roughly $72,000 for replacement weapons and a quoted alternative of about $35,000 if the county switched to Glocks as a cost‑saving measure.

Recommendations and follow up

Justice Planners recommended the county: (1) form a criminal‑justice coordinating council that includes the sheriff, county attorney, public defender, probation and court leadership to monitor case processing and seek operational changes that reduce average length of stay; (2) weigh a midterm investment in cameras/intercoms and other remediation that could transfer to a future new facility; and (3) use the written report the firm will deliver as a basis for a facility master plan and budgeting discussion. \"The best way to predict the future is to create it,\" Chablonski said, urging active policy steps to reduce demand.

Ending: The consultants said a full written report will be delivered to the county with detailed tables and scenarios. Commissioners asked for time to review the report and indicated they would invite local justice stakeholders to begin coordinating around case processing and options for facility planning.

Quotes (selected)

\"The design is not a modern design now ... it's presenting some considerable challenges to operations, staffing, safety and security,\" Alan Richardson, Justice Planners.

\"If your average length of stay had been what it was a year ago, the population would drop by 10 people,\" Patrick Chablonski, Justice Planners.

\"Not having money is not an excuse on not getting sued,\" the sheriff said, noting the county must address safety and observation gaps now or risk larger liabilities later.

Ending note: Commissioners asked staff to circulate the consultants' full written report and to schedule follow-up meetings with justice partners to explore early interventions aimed at reducing case processing time and average length of stay.","Justice Planners told Geary County commissioners the county's current jail is outdated and that, under status‑quo assumptions, the county will need about 175 beds by 2050 to meet projected demand and operational safety standards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6588044,"Geary County schedules budget work session, finance director recommends reserving I‑70 land payment for roads",104,1617000,1721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5487322-6119d4320e043a6058f9405d101be616&start=1617&end=1721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5487322-6119d4320e043a6058f9405d101be616/thumbnail_1617000.jpg","/articles/6588044/Geary-County/Kansas/Geary-County-schedules-budget-work-session-finance-director-recommends-reserving-I70-land-payment-for-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6588044-93fffb1acdb2cd60e06e707e11353d24/orig.mp4?Expires=1770980526&Signature=mhoXOH3EuInWPv-ooIV-iEsfywu~UL7tJdUxnXyQFxZpC5MNqdnoM5MPi8n3qG4U-AqvaK9NfKSQygbikToK0l94SS-Dhsnjb~ILLpPfDilNwmZIkiD60Mm3sdrVJGW8aimLgZ7Mq5oM8DB1UMQ4lIs6Dd1QAVt3RhUCGTPQEf50~FkM24ker8Q7jPuFJKg2lIzAK-LQw093-co6dYkCSSC1nsKmMCojt63YAKIsQH0LSo5QIKFcTeMuqsGRR8eUgOok~82-IcvD8ahEieGh69cC7mLUBlIhNRLMw1UswRkP7CzQU4VdAaF4pxWhQ-449OMf4qWtbkgCJMOvyulbqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Geary County finance staff told the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday that the county received state payments related to land for the I‑70 K‑18 overpass and that the money was posted to capital and miscellaneous accounts.

Finance director Tammy Robinson reported the county posted $1,618.75 to a public‑works miscellaneous reimbursement account to cover fence and dirt work, and posted $28,037 to the county's capital improvement project (CIP) fund for the land portion. Robinson asked commissioners whether the county should reserve the $28,037 for roads, noting the payment originated from an activity tied to highway right‑of‑way.

\"I think it makes sense to fit in with the roads since that's where it came from,\" Robinson said. Commissioners agreed and Robinson said she would reserve the amount in CIP as directed.

Budget and CIP timing

Robinson said the county will review budget materials during a scheduled budget work session on the following day, and that the quarterly CIP meeting had been rescheduled for the next Monday at 12:45 p.m. She also said department heads were notified to attend that session.

Sports complex and other items

Robinson said she had sent material about sports complex funds to the commission and that the commission had decided to put the item on a separate agenda for further discussion. She also noted she was continuing work on the overall budget, providing statistics on benefits and payroll for use in an upcoming work session.

Why it matters: The county must decide whether to allocate relatively small, one‑time receipts to particular CIP projects; Robinson's recommendation to reserve the highway land payment for roads aligns the money with the expense that generated the revenue.

Next steps: Commissioners will consider Robinson's recommendation as they continue budget deliberations at the upcoming work session and will discuss CIP items at the rescheduled meeting.

Quote: \"So I'll put that in as a reserved piece for the roads,\" Robinson said after the commission indicated assent.","Finance Director Tammy Robinson told the commission that the county received a state payment for land needed for the I‑70 K‑18 overpass and posted $28,037 to the county CIP fund; she recommended reserving that amount for roads. Commissioners also rescheduled the CIP meeting and prepared for a budget work session the following day.","actionData","errors"]

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