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Cass County jail update: new air ducts installed, population stabilized near mid‑300s; some repairs pending
Summary
Officials reported the jail's new air duct run is complete, inmate population has averaged about 355 (peaking near 405 when the new pod opened), and outstanding work remains on shower drainage and some flooring; staff said contractor and contingency funds will cover specific repairs.
County staff reported progress and remaining issues at the jail following the recent pod addition.
An unidentified county facilities staff member said two openings were cut in the roof to run a new air duct that "created the relief we needed" and that the air work is completed: "That's all been completed, and is 100%." Staff noted some rooms are overheating and teams are adjusting JOTS controls to rebalance temperatures.
Officials said the jail population rose immediately after the new pod opened (as high as about 405) and has since leveled off to approximately 355–365 inmates. The county will add a staffer dedicated to warrant service, which officials said may modestly increase population as more warrants are served.
Several minor facility issues remain: showers that are not draining correctly and some older floor areas that would benefit from refurbishment. Staff said the county did not pay for the drainage correction and that the floor work will be addressed by the contractor or with Johnson contingency funds as appropriate.
Next steps: facilities staff will continue mechanical tuning, schedule floor and shower repairs as space allows and coordinate moves so refurbishment can take place without disrupting operations.
