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Commission places juvenile detention interlocal agreement on first reading amid cost questions
Summary
A proposed interlocal agreement with Blount County Juvenile Detention Center to continue juvenile detention services was placed on first reading; commissioners asked about per-diem costs and prior practice before final action.
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. — The commission considered an interlocal agreement authorizing the county mayor to execute a contract with the Blount County Juvenile Detention Center to continue providing juvenile detention and temporary holding services as needed.
Commissioner Vanover said the agreement formalizes a long-standing practice; commissioners asked about rates and whether routine medical and dental services for detained youth were included. Commissioner Jones referenced a per‑day figure that he recalled and asked whether the agreement reflected that rate and whether counties had budgeted for the change. The sponsor said the agreement is intended to put the arrangement into a formal contract and agreed to place the item on first reading to allow further review.
The measure was placed on first reading; commissioners asked county attorney and budget staff to provide background and cost details for the next consideration.
