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City staff outline 85‑bed jail replacement option at roughly $45 million; alternatives still under review
Summary
Staff told the council a full replacement of the city jail would be an 85‑bed facility estimated at about $45 million, with the state expected to pick up roughly 25% of construction costs; staff will return with renovation and outsourcing cost estimates.
City staff updated the council on the ongoing study of the downtown jail. They said an 85‑bed replacement facility would cost roughly $45 million and that the state would provide approximately 25% of the construction funding — leaving the city’s share at just under $34 million in that scenario.
The study remains in progress; staff told council members they are still testing renovation and outsourcing options and will present a fuller analysis when available. “If we were to replace the jail, it'd be an 85 bed building, that we'd need to build. That would cost about $45,000,000. The state would provide 25% of the funds for building it,” staff said. Council members asked for renovation cost estimates; staff said those are not ready and that more work remains before a recommendation would be made.
