Commissioners approved a contract to house Culligan County inmates, with terms read during the meeting and a start date in the upcoming year.

Staff reported the daily rate at $36 per inmate and explained the period would run Jan. 1 through Dec. 30, 2026, and include an automatic renewal provision unless one party rescinded. Commissioners moved and seconded acceptance of the agreement and the motion carried after a vote.

The board asked staff to prepare the final contract for signatures and to confirm operational details, including any insurance or liability coverage associated with accepting outside inmates. No specific amendment to the rate was recorded in the minutes.