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Bannock County Juvenile Justice to seek state assessment‑center funds under SB 1215
Summary
The county's juvenile justice director asked commissioners to approve and sign an application attesting to eligibility for one‑time assessment‑center funds authoritatively tied to Senate Bill 1215; the board approved moving forward with a $119,372 request to support building repairs, staffing and training.
Todd Marder, director of Bannock County Juvenile Justice, asked the Board of Commissioners to approve an application and signature to request one‑time state funds tied to assessment centers under Senate Bill 1215.
Marder said the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections is offering funding for assessment centers for state fiscal year 2025 and a one‑time appropriation for fiscal year 2026. He said the department is requesting an attestation from centers that meet specified criteria and review of a sustainability plan. "This is one time funds again that goes towards the sustainability of the assessment center," Marder said.
In his presentation, Marder outlined proposed uses in a draft budget and sustainability plan due May 5. Requested items included $8,040 for janitorial utilities at the village building; replacement of two additional HVAC units at about $17,532; replacement of nine skylights estimated at roughly $35,000 total (approximately $5,000 each, per the quote referenced); $20,000 to bring back a trainer for EPICS (Effective Practices in Community Supervision) to establish an internal train‑the‑trainer program; $2,000 for an eight‑hour training on risk‑needs‑responsivity; $36,000 to purchase a used 15‑passenger van; and about $1,372 for a video/teleconferencing system, for a total request of $119,372 as presented to the board.
Marder described existing sustainability revenue sources that would support ongoing costs: a lease with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (billing was approximately $15,600 last year and projected to be $22,600 per year starting in June), and a $100 supervision fee the county collects for citation referrals (he said collections were about $18,000 in 2023 and $13,000 last year). He said carryover funding will cover data system and screening tool costs for three years.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about whether the state program functions as a grant; Marder said the department is not calling it a grant but will evaluate centers based on criteria and sustainability plans. After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve Marder moving forward with the application; the motion carried on a voice vote with “aye.”
The board did not authorize specific spending beyond approval to apply; final award and disbursement will depend on the state’s review and any further county budget decisions.
