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Fiscal court staff report 2.5% increase to jail medical contract, recommend new inmate-communications vendor
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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 were explainable and reviewed; they said the current contract was approved on 06/22/2023 and amended on 04/24/2025.
What staff said: S2 walked through the amendment's renewal schedule, saying section 7.3 fixes 3% increases in subsequent years and noting last year's negotiated increase was 4%. He told the court he saw no issues with the amendment and that "Joe Raglinger has reviewed and approves of all proposed changes." (S2)
Inmate communications and equipment: S2 also described an amendment that replaces the prior vendor for inmate communications and allows CTC to provide kiosks and tablets for video visitation and inmate resources. He said the vendor change "has no cost component to the county" and recommended the county enter the agreement into the record and ratify it.
Fire-department training: Separately, S2 described a memorandum of agreement allowing the Daviess County Fire Department to conduct an internal emergency medical technician (EMT) or advanced-transport (AT) training program to assist recruitment; instructors would follow state and national registry regulations.
What the record shows and next steps: Staff recommended ratifying the contract amendment and entering related agreements into the record. The provided transcript records staff recommendation and details but does not record a completed vote on the amendment in the excerpts provided.
Details and context: S2 presented precise dollar figures and the contract's effective date and renewal terms. The court will need to record any formal motion or vote in the minutes if it chooses to ratify the amendment.
