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New Cass County jail pod set for May 12 occupancy date; officials urge firm opening schedule
Summary
County staff said a certificate of occupancy for a new jail pod is scheduled for May 12, 2025, and commissioners pressed the sheriff’s office to set a firm operational start date; officials also updated commissioners on a command vehicle upfit, forensic training and a law enforcement storage building expected in February.
Cass County Sheriff’s Office staff told commissioners on Dec. 11 that the contractor has scheduled a certificate of occupancy for the county’s new jail pod for May 12, 2025, but cautioned the facility still needs testing and staff training before inmates can be moved in.
“On this form that I have it says that a certificate of occupancy is scheduled for 05/12/2025,” said Jesse, a county staff member. Commissioners urged the sheriff’s office to set a firm operational date rather than rely on rolling contractor estimates.
Why it matters: County leaders said setting a firm opening date would focus contractor and…
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