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Jail near capacity; supervisors approve purchase of larger cooler to curb food spoilage
Summary
County staff reported the jail is near capacity (about 40 inmates), housing‑out revenue for FY 24/25 of roughly $160,710 to date, and that food and storage pressures led the board to approve a $6,453.33 purchase of a commercial reach‑in cooler.
A departmental update to the Jackson County Board of Supervisors on July 8 said the jail is operating near capacity with about 40 inmates in county custody; the speaker reported FY 24/25 housing‑out revenue totaling $160,710 (with $132,660 deposited so far). The update included operational cost estimates—food averaging about $9–$10 per inmate per day and hygiene supplies roughly $4 per week—and described spoilage problems caused by insufficient cooler capacity.
To reduce food spoilage and improve storage redundancy, supervisors approved a motion to purchase a three‑door commercial reach‑in cooler quoted at $6,453.33 from a Cedar Rapids vendor as transcribed. The motion was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote; staff were directed on invoicing and claims submission.
