Discussion and possible action to approve a Twelve (12) month contract between Webb County and Jim Hogg County for the housing of Webb County adult inmates effective October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 at a rate of $39.00 per inmate per day and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-06]
Issue: Annual contracts are required to permit Webb County inmates to be housed with neighboring Counties due to overcrowding or due to classification issues.
Solution: Secure intergovernmental inmate housing contracts with other County Jails in South Texas.
Result: Ensure Jail ratios are met and classification issues.
Background:
Webb County Jail requires to have intergovernmental contracts with surrounding Counties to ensure that Adult County inmates can be housed at other jail facilities due to overcrowding and / or due to classification issues, lack of segregation cells. Webb County Sheriff's Office recommends approval of annual contract with Jim Hogg County.
Previous Court Action:
Previous inmate housing contracts have been approved for Maverick, Zapata and Jim Hogg County.
Fiscal Impact
Budget Account Number:
001-2060-6023-06
Funding Source:
Contract services
Balance:
$15,210.00
Financial Impact:
$39.00 per day/inmate
Contract Services - Jim Hogg
$15,210.00 Annual Budget FY2016