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Sheriff wins approval for $9,750 evidence-storage conversion at Granite County jail
Summary
The Board approved a $9,750 bid to convert basement space at the county jail into expanded evidence storage after Sheriff Rico Barkell described overcrowding; the Board directed a 50% deposit to be coordinated with county staff and discussed seeking grants for records digitization.
Sheriff Rico Barkell told the Board the current evidence locker at the Granite County Jail is overcrowded as case volume has increased, and he proposed converting part of an unused basement garage into a secure metal enclosure with shelving to expand capacity.
Commissioner Adler moved to accept the bid from Kesler Kustom Shops for $9,750; Commissioner McLure seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Board directed the sheriff to coordinate the contractor's requested 50 percent deposit with county staff (Becky Mickey or Sarah Graham) so materials could be ordered.
Barkell said evidence often must be retained for many years and that archived case files were taking significant basement space. He added the sheriff's office would continue to seek grant opportunities to digitize older records, which commissioners said could free space and reduce long-term storage needs. The Board noted the project will be funded from the County Building budget.
The decision follows a staff review of courthouse security needs that also considered cameras and panic buttons; commissioners authorized a contractor inspection and a more detailed quote for those items before making additional commitments.
