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Supervisors discuss possible rejoining of Central Iowa Juvenile Detention center and estimated fee
Summary
Board members discussed whether Mitchell County should rejoin the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center, noting an estimated rejoining fee of about $10,673 and options for delaying or spreading payment until July 1, 2027.
Board members spent part of the March 31 meeting discussing whether Mitchell County should rejoin the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center and the budget implications of rejoining.
A supervisor reported that the Central Iowa group suggested a rejoining fee of roughly $1 per person based on the latest census figures, which would be about $10,673 for Mitchell County. The group discussed giving counties until July 1, 2027, before requiring payments and the possibility of spreading the fee over three years to reduce budgetary impact.
Supervisors said they would gather additional information, including how many juveniles from Mitchell County have been sent to the center in recent years and the travel burden on families, before making a decision.
Why it matters: Rejoining would affect county budget planning and where juveniles are held, with implications for family travel and county costs.
What’s next: Staff will collect more data and return to the board with information to help decide whether to rejoin.
