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Residents, advocates urge council to investigate conditions at local community corrections facility
Summary
Speakers told council that residents at the Intervention Community Corrections facility face alleged mold, infestations, plumbing backups and expired food; they urged the city to use contract oversight and inspect living conditions.
At general public comment the council heard detailed complaints about living conditions at the Intervention Community Corrections facility (1651 Bridal Street). A representative said reports from current and former residents include black mold in showers, insect infestations and repeated toilet overflows, and alleged that food served to residents is expired. The speaker said a civil lawsuit is pending regarding prenatal care and described hospitalizations consistent with mold exposure.
The commentator urged the city to treat public contracts as more than business agreements and to hold contractors to accountable standards, asking the council to visit the facility, review inspection records and demand corrective action. The speaker said they will provide photographic evidence and written complaints to council members and asked staff to use the city’s leverage over contractors where possible.
