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Fiscal court staff report 2.5% increase to jail medical contract, recommend new inmate-communications vendor
Summary
Staff told the Daviess County Fiscal Court about a negotiated 2.5% increase to the Southern Health Partners jail medical contract effective July 1, 2026, described a vendor change for inmate communications to CTC with no county cost, and recommended ratifying related agreements.
Staff member (S2) told the Daviess County Fiscal Court that the county's contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate medical care will increase 2.5% for fiscal year 2026'27 and become effective July 1, 2026. "The new contract price effective 07/01/2026 will be $1,488,490.44 annually," S2 said, adding the change represents a monthly cost of about $124,040.87.
Why it matters: The contract covers statutorily required medical care for inmates at the county detention center. Staff emphasized the amendment and price change…
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