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Commissioners authorize needs assessment for Walnut Street jail to evaluate juvenile detention renovation
Summary
Jefferson County approved a contract with Joshua Nichols for a comprehensive needs assessment to evaluate renovating the Walnut Street jail into a juvenile detention facility; the contract specifies $100 per hour, an estimated 20—0 hours, and a $1,000 retainer.
Jefferson County Commissioners on March 20 approved a contract with consultant Joshua Nichols to perform a comprehensive needs assessment to evaluate renovating the Walnut Street jail into a remodeled juvenile detention facility.
Sarah, a county staff member presenting the item, summarized the contract terms: the county will pay $100 per hour; estimated hours are 20 to 30; and a $1,000 retainer is due upon signing. Sarah said the total consulting cost "shouldn't exceed $2,000 to $3,000." She said the needs assessment follows an earlier preliminary review by juvenile-detention staff and is the next step in exploring renovation options.
Commissioner 1 moved to accept the contract with Joshua Nichols for the comprehensive needs assessment; Commissioner 2 seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote; all present voted aye.
The board authorized the contract to advance planning for the juvenile facility renovation and took no additional policy action at the meeting. Staff will proceed with the needs-assessment scope and report findings to the commission at a future meeting.
