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Somerset County reviews jail revenue mix, capacity and boarding contracts as staffing stabilizes
Summary
County officials outlined the jail's $11.7 million budget—about 60% funded by property tax—reviewed federal/state boarding revenue trends and said staffing constraints, not facility condition, have limited capacity; commissioners discussed using boarding contracts strategically to ease taxpayer burden.
County staff provided a comprehensive briefing on how the Somerset County Jail is funded and how boarding contracts with other counties affect the local budget.
Staff said the jail’s budget is approximately $11.7 million, with property‑tax (tax cap) revenue accounting for about $6.9 million (roughly 60%). Federal boarding revenues have averaged about $1.5–1.8 million in recent years, and the county budgets about…
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