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Cass County reports jail construction on schedule; staffing push underway
Summary
County and contractor updates indicated the jail pod expansion is nearing completion in spring, with training academies and hiring underway to staff the new beds; the county anticipates operating cost increases tied to additional positions.
County staff and project contractors told the commission the jail pod expansion project is on track for interior completion in spring and that county corrections hiring has ramped up to meet staffing needs.
Danielle (Klein McCarthy, project architect) and representatives from Meineke Johnson, the construction manager, reported exterior work is complete, masonry and interior finishes are progressing, and the team expects project completion around May 12, with staff training and inspections to follow. The construction team said contingency spending has been low to…
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