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Corrections requests small operating increases as it cites mental‑health unit, overtime and supply costs
Summary
The Howard County Department of Corrections told the council it plans a modest FY26 operating request to cover overtime, dietary and clothing increases tied to higher population and costs; officials highlighted a new mental‑health housing unit and accreditation progress.
Director Chip Chippendale and deputies presented the Department of Corrections FY26 operating request and described operational pressures tied to a larger incarcerated population, training and accreditation standards.
The department asked the council for modest operating increases including roughly $80,000 for overtime, $66,000 for dietary costs driven by food‑price increases and population growth, $33,000 for clothing and uniforms for incarcerated people and staff and about $20,000 for janitorial supplies.…
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