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Presenter summarizes 2025 jail cost study; Scott County housing costs show roughly $45 net over incurred costs
Summary
JA Smith presented a 2025 jail cost study to the Henry County Finance Committee, reporting that the analysis — which included food, healthcare, housing and staffing costs — showed Scott County housing costs produced about $45 net over incurred costs.
JA Smith presented the committee with a jail cost study based on 2025 data that accounted for food, healthcare, housing, staffing and cost-reimbursement elements. The presenter told the committee the analysis included all reimbursements and noted that Scott County housing costs resulted in "approximately $45 net over incurred costs," a study finding recorded in the minutes.
Committee members received the report as an informational presentation; the minutes do not record motions or votes tied to immediate action on the study. The presentation is recorded as part of the committee’s review of public safety and corrections-related fiscal items; no implementation steps or requests for follow-up were specified in the minutes.
