RD490 - Annual Report of General Assembly Approved Jail Projects – October 1, 2022


Executive Summary:

Annual report on the status of jail construction and renovation projects as approved for funding by the General Assembly. The report shall be limited to those projects which increase bed capacity and shall include a brief summary description of each project, the total capital cost of the project and the approved state share of the capital cost, the number of beds approved, along with the net number of new beds if existing beds are to be removed, and the closure of any existing facilities, if applicable. The report shall also include the six-year population forecast, as well as the double-bunking capacity compared to the rated capacity for each project listed, as well as the general fund impact on community corrections programs as reported by the Department of Criminal Justice Services, and the recommended financing arrangements and estimated general fund requirements for debt service as provided by the State Treasurer.