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County officials outline cost and timeline to open remaining Oxbow jail pod; ongoing operating cost estimated at $6.4 million
Summary
Sheriff and jail officials described steps and estimated costs to open the third pod at Oxbow (184 beds): one‑time facility upgrades (~$250,000) plus staff and operating costs (estimate $6.395 million annually), and noted additional deferred maintenance would require future funding.
Salt Lake County public safety officials told the council on Feb. 11 that opening the third pod at the county’s Oxbow jail facility would require both one‑time upgrades and ongoing operating funds. The county opened two of three pods at Oxbow in recent years; the final pod remained closed because of staffing and funding constraints.
Chief Matt Dumont and the sheriff’s office outlined a plan that would require about $250,000 in one‑time upgrades (fire‑alarm modernization, mattresses and equipment) and the hiring of roughly 33 correctional staff to operate the additional pod. Officials…
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