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Commissioners say operating-cost estimates needed before approving regional detention center partnership
Summary
Caroline County commissioners said they cannot decide on joining a proposed regional detention center with Queen Anne’s and Kent counties until they receive clearer, long-term operating cost estimates covering personnel, medical and food services and other recurring expenses.
Caroline County commissioners and staff discussed a proposed regional detention center with representatives from Queen Anne’s County during the Jan. 28 meeting and asked for more detailed operating-cost information before making a commitment.
County staff said capital costs for a new facility have been shared by Queen Anne’s County, but commissioners emphasized the decision depends on long-term operating costs: staffing, medical services and food services were repeatedly identified as the three…
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