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Wayne County approves intergovernmental agreement with Wyoming County to board inmates at $125 per day
Summary
Commissioners unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement effective July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, to board Wyoming County inmates at Wayne County’s correctional facility at a rate of $125 per day per inmate; commissioners said such agreements help the facility remain sustainable.
The Wayne County Commissioners voted unanimously on July 23 to execute an intergovernmental agreement with Wyoming County to board inmates at Wayne County’s correctional facility. The agreement is effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and specifies a rate of $125 per day per inmate. Commissioner James Shook noted the county has entered several similar agreements and said without them about a third of the facility would be filled, making the agreements important for facility sustainability.
The minutes do not list the number of inmates covered by the agreement or the expected total revenue; the record reflects the approved per-diem rate and the contract period. The board recorded the motion as unanimous.
