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Banner County signs on to regional juvenile detention needs assessment; county share small
Summary
Banner County approved an interlocal agreement to participate in a regional needs assessment for a juvenile detention facility, with the countys share described as roughly $400 toward a study capped at $55,000.
The Banner County Board of Commissioners voted April 7 to join a multi‑county interlocal agreement to fund a needs assessment for a potential regional juvenile detention facility.
The memorandum authorizes the study required by the state to evaluate demand and feasibility for a juvenile detention facility. Commissioners said the overall cost estimate for the study would not exceed $55,000; Banner County’s share was described in discussion as roughly $400. The board moved, seconded and approved the memorandum and authorized the chairperson to sign.
Commissioners and staff emphasized that approval of the needs assessment does not obligate the county to a construction project; it is a first step to gather information and cost estimates that regional partners can use to evaluate possible facilities or to use existing secure space in nearby counties.
