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Marion County OKs up to $12 million IGA with Washington County for juvenile detention beds
Summary
The board approved a not-to-exceed $12 million incoming funds agreement with Washington County to provide juvenile detention services and 16 guaranteed beds from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; the IGA requires annual reviews with Washington County representatives.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an incoming funds intergovernmental agreement with Washington County on May 28 that will make 16 guaranteed juvenile detention beds available to Marion County and provide juvenile detention services under a not-to-exceed $12,000,000 contract effective July 1, 2025.
Troy Gregg presented the agreement, which runs through June 30, 2028, and said Washington County officials will send representatives annually for review, check-in and feedback. Gregg said Marion County has partnered with Clackamas County on similar arrangements in the past and that the juvenile department continues to grow its detention program.
Commissioners praised department staff and approved the IGA; Commissioner Kevin Cameron moved to approve the agreement and Commissioner Colm Willis seconded. A voice vote was unanimous.
The agreement’s text requires annual reviews by Washington County representatives and does not specify per-bed rates in the presentation summary; budgetary or per-diem details were not provided in the board presentation.
