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Superintendent Thumm advises there is an advance labor agreement for any project defining the work to be done and the conditions under which such work are performed are the following: • Must be 10 days in length or less • Must be a site that Corrections can reasonably supervise. • May not involve work around bodies of water. • Must be a safe work site for the inmates such as in not causing exposure to lead based paint or asbestos as well as meeting general safety standards such as providing far safety from traffic and the like. For the work performed the inmates receive 70 cents per day compensation plus time credit that may be used to reduce the inmates sentence (up to 15 percent of the sentence may be offset in this manner). The County may not provide additional compensation to the inmate. There is no charge to the County for the work. The Superintendent advises that on occasion with project completion the employer might provide recognition far the inmates such as a special meal. The Superintendent advises that the work: • Provides an opportunity for the inmate to get out, see people and the community. • Builds skills such as in teamwork, attendance, completing work on time and same specific job skills such as grounds, carpentry, painting, and custodial work. • Builds pride in work and helps the inmate develop a positive attitude about work. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the report and provide direction to staff on the acceptable threshold for the County's use of prison labor.