Sandoval County authorizes intergovernmental agreement with Bernalillo County for juvenile housing, says it reduces costs and guarantees beds
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The Sandoval County Commission authorized the county manager on Nov. 12 to approve an intergovernmental services agreement with Bernalillo County for juvenile housing, a move staff said will lower costs and guarantee bed days at the Bernalillo Youth Services Center.
The Sandoval County Commission authorized the county manager on Nov. 12 to execute an intergovernmental services agreement (IGSA) with Bernalillo County for housing juvenile offenders and to approve subsequent amendments.
County staff said a prior joint-powers agreement dating to about 2010 had not been followed in its governance requirements and that the new IGSA is intended to streamline operations, guarantee bed days at the Bernalillo Youth Services Center (YSC) and reduce Sandoval County—s annual payment. Manager Masterson told the board the county historically provided about $1.2 million annually as part of the prior arrangement.
Under the IGSA, Bernalillo County will pay for housing if Sandoval County juveniles are placed at YSC; Sandoval County will pay for transports and will use alternative facilities (for example, San Juan County) if YSC is at capacity. Staff described the agreement as a cost-saving guarantee of space and recommended authorization; the board approved the motion by recorded vote of present commissioners.
No service-change amendments or operational details beyond transport and cost guarantees were adopted at the meeting; staff said they will finalize contract language and manage implementation through the county manager—s office.
