Juvenile facility sprinkler heads must be replaced; security vendor signals new state sales tax starting Oct. 1, 2025

Summary

County staff reported the juvenile facility failed a required sprinkler inspection and needs head replacements (estimate $8,571). Separately, Pacific Security notified the county it will begin collecting sales tax on security services effective Oct. 1, 2025, which the county estimates could add roughly $33,000 annually to security costs.

County staff said a required inspection of the juvenile facility’s sprinkler system found aged sprinkler heads that do not meet current standards; replacement of sprinkler heads will cost the county $8,571, staff said, and the work must proceed to meet code inspection requirements.

Separately, staff reported an email from Pacific Security notifying the county that due to new state tax regulations the vendor will begin collecting retail sales tax on security services starting Oct. 1, 2025. Staff estimated the change could add about $3,000 per month (approximately $33,000 per year) to the county’s security costs; staff said the county likely will need a budget amendment to cover the new tax cost when the billing change takes effect.

Commissioners asked for follow‑up on contract impacts and options; staff said they will evaluate budget adjustments and return with formal requests if necessary.