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Sheriff's office requests SPLOST funds for jail repairs; food contract increase discussed
Summary
Sheriff's staff reported lightning damage to a jail security panel, presented vendor quotes near $114,600 and asked the board to use SPLOST 5 funds to cover a $15,000 deductible; separately, commissioners reviewed a proposed increase in the Skillet Kitchen inmate food contract tied to a food‑price index.
Sheriff's office and jail maintenance staff told commissioners a lightning strike damaged the jail's security panel and presented vendor estimates to replace the system. One vendor quote was about $114,600 and another about $155,600; the county's insurance adjuster (ACCG) has issued an initial payment according to staff. Jail facilities staff asked the board to authorize use of SPLOST 5 funds to cover the $15,000 deductible so repairs can proceed promptly.
"This is a security issue because right now, we're keying all the doors," one jail facilities speaker said when describing operational impacts of the damaged panel. Commissioners acknowledged the quick response from the insurance adjuster and discussed the SPLOST request.
On a related operational topic, the sheriff's office reviewed the inmate food-service contract with Skillet Kitchen. Staff said the current contract rate is about $1.32 per meal and that an increase to around $1.43 per meal is planned in November tied to a 6.1% ‘‘food away from home’’ index; the contract includes quarterly notices and requires the vendor to justify any increases. Staff emphasized the jail's average population (about 640 inmates) and the need for a reliable local vendor.
Next steps: staff asked the board to approve pulling the SPLOST deductible to process repairs and to review the food-service contract at the regular meeting for any necessary budget adjustments.
