To: Board of Supervisors
From: Sheriff
Agenda Section: Departmental
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for the Humboldt County Community Corrections Re-Entry Resource Center Construction Project, Project Number 170223
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the plans and specifications pertaining to the Humboldt County Community Corrections Re-Entry Resource Center Construction Project, Project Number 170223; and
2. Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Humboldt County Community Corrections Re-Entry Resource Center Construction Project, as required by Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code on February 28, 2023 with bids to be opened on April 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
2020 Finance Plan; AB-109 Community Corrections Partnership (3741); General Fund (1100); SB-863 Grant Funding
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Humboldt County Corrections Reentry Resource Center is planned to be built next to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility ("HCCF") with a linkage between the jail and the new center. The structure would house a small minimum security in-custody, program oriented, custody unit that focuses on preparing inmates to successfully re-enter society. These 44 minimum security beds, 28 male, 10 female and 6 mental health, would help relieve the HCCF of much needed higher security beds to house inmates previously sentenced to State prison.
The facility would also focus on out-of-custody re-entry programing. The current Day Reporting Center located at 404 H Street, Eureka would move into this facility and gain much needed space. The Sheriff's Work Alternative Program would also move into this facility, thus allowing that program to expand its re-entry programs. These out-of-custody programs would incorporate additional intense case management, evidence-based programs, mental health and substance abuse services geared toward reduction of reci...
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