Agenda - 09-06-2016 - 7-a - Agreement with United States Marshals Service on Federal Inmate Reimbursement

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2 The primary reason the Marshals Service did not authorize a full cost reimbursement rate is due to the rates being paid to other counties in the region. Alamance County is receiving $66 per day. Person County is paid $55 per day. Caswell receives $60.05 per day, and Durham is compensated at $52 per day. The total amount of revenue collected from housing federal inmates depends on the daily rate and the number of inmates housed during the fiscal year. The number of federal inmates housed in the jail has been declining in recent years from an average daily population of 66 in 2012 to an average daily population of 37 for FY 2015-16. The Sheriff's Office believes that the average daily population will stabilize at approximately 35 federal inmates per day. Assuming an average daily population of 35 federal inmates, the County will receive approximately $1.19 million in total revenue or an increase of $345,000 over a twelve month period compared to the current rate of$66 per day. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The FY2016-17 Budget contemplated an increase in revenue, so no additional action is required to adjust revenue projections. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. Assisting the U.S. Marshals Service in housing federal inmates promotes public safety and the efficient operation of the criminal justice system. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager and other appropriate County officials to execute a contract with the U.S. Marshals Service to house federal inmates at a daily rate of $93 for a term of three years pending final contract review by the County Attorney.