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Juvenile center perimeter fence requested after escape; commissioners weigh master plan and grants
Summary
Juvenile administration requested $513,920 for a perimeter fence at the juvenile justice center after a November incident in which a youth left the facility; commissioners suggested investigating grant funding and master‑plan impacts before committing.
Juvenile administration described a security incident in November 2024 when a resident accessed a roof and left the juvenile justice center after a gate was left open; the director said a perimeter fence would have prevented the escape and reduce liability and safety risk.
"If we had had a fence at that time, he would have gone nowhere," the juvenile administration speaker said, recounting the escape and the safety vulnerabilities that remain. The department requested $513,920 for a perimeter fence and provided photos and a location map to the court. Commissioners asked staff to explore grant opportunities and to consider the county master plan and nearby property purchases before finalizing the project so a fence would not later require relocation.
The budget officer said the item was not included in the proposed budget at the time of presentation but could be considered for future revision; commissioners emphasized further investigation into expansion plans and possible funding sources before formal adoption.
