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Board approves $2.5 million plan to renovate juvenile justice complex lobby
Summary
The board adopted a resolution approving the FAC‑1 project plan to renovate the juvenile justice complex lobby to improve security, accessibility and trauma‑informed design; project cost estimated at $2.5 million with construction to begin in August and finish by year‑end.
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners on a roll call vote approved a resolution adopting the FAC‑1 project plan for a lobby renovation at the Juvenile Justice Complex (60 Eighth Avenue). The project team from the Department of County Assets and the Department of Community Justice presented a scope that combines security upgrades and a trauma‑informed redesign of the public lobby.
Facilities staff described the project scope as including relocation and enclosure of the security desk, installation of entry/exit turnstiles, ballistic‑rated panels, X‑ray/scanner equipment, new cameras and monitoring, automatic lockout features for entrance doors, and a relocated customer service desk. The redesign also adds a furnished waiting/lounge area, a private meeting booth for sensitive conversations, updated finishes and wayfinding, and family‑friendly seating. Project renders presented a color palette and layout designed to be welcoming to youth, families and visitors.
Project cost was presented as an estimated total of $2,500,000: approximately $1.5 million for construction, $335,000 for furniture and equipment, $384,000 for design/permits/project management, and $336,000 for miscellaneous fees and contingency. Staff said programming and design began in 2023, procurement and permitting ran from January–June 2025, construction would start in August 2025 (pending board approval), and completion is expected by the end of the calendar year.
Public commenters welcomed improvements but urged coordination with juvenile medical and behavioral health services and regular contact with detained youth who lack visitors. Members of the board asked about staffing impacts; project staff said the security design will not require additional officers beyond the current allocation after consulting with Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Commissioners directed staff to share the 2022 security assessment referenced in the presentation with interested parties.
The resolution authorizing the project plan was adopted on a roll call vote.
