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7 Orange County Assessment of Jail Alternative Programs Task 4. Assess & quantify the impact that each of the identified programs' participation has had on the County's daily /annual jail inmate population(s) as well as the anticipated impact they may have on future jail populations: 4.1 Collect and evaluate data regarding the County's daily and annual jail populations for at least the past three (3) years utilizing data provided by the Sheriff's Office; Monthly jail population reports Existing security classification criteria Existing bond schedule(s) and practices Age & gender demographics if /as available Annual budget allocated to Jail operations 4.2 Research and plot the County's general resident population for at least the past three (3) years utilizing data obtained from the NC Office of Budget & Management Include the age & gender demographics which coincide with the Jail's age & gender categories identified above. 4.3 Overlay findings of Tasks 1, 2, and 3 with that of Task 4 to determine the net effect and /or impact of the referenced programs on the County's jail population(s) over the post three (3) years. 4.4 Collect, organize, assess and compare the costs identified; overall /general as well as specific /participant, etc. 4.5 Prepare and graphically illustrate the projected resident populations of the County over the next 10 -20 years utilizing data obtained from the NC Office of Budget & Management. 4.6 Utilizing the data developed and charted in sub -task 4.1 as the "baseline ", calculate and illustrate graphically the projected inmate populations anticipated to occur in the County Jail over the next 10 -20 years. Continue to utilize the age & gender demographics previously referenced 4.7 Overlay and apply, in a similar format, the "program effect and /or impact" data determined in sub -task 4.3 to determine the potential future year impact of the alternative programs on the County's future year jail populations; including estimated number of participants, potential impact on the Jail's future year inmate populations, and estimated costs. Task 5. Prepare a written draft report documenting findings with regards to each program studied for review by the County Manager and /or his designee(s); the contents of which will include those the findings of the above referenced Tasks particularly Task 3 and task 4. • Receive and respond to comments offered • Conduct additional research or study if /as required to address outstanding issues or questions identified • Include additional information /findings in revised (final) document • Prepare designated number of printed copies of final report for distribution per County PHASE II -JAIL ALTERNATIVES WORK GROUP Task 6. Prepare materials for presentation and be available at such time as designated by the County, to present the study and its findings during (est.) four (4) "Jail Alternatives Work Group" meetings (actual name TBD) ■ Basis for number of meetings assumes one (1) two -hour meeting per program studied; [this assumes Adult Probation - Program #5 -would not require discussion since program requirements are clearly mandated by NC General Statutes or supporting NCAC documentation] Solutions for Local Government, Inc.