DETENTION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

Delta County continues to utilize the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to address additional capacity and spacing needs that were highlighted during the COVID pandemic in our detention facility.

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Our detention facility was built in 1958 and was constructed to house an average of 50 inmates.  Currently, our average daily count exceeds 70 plus individuals. Additionally, the need for mental health accommodations was not as clear and present need as it is in today’s environment.

Delta County has secured architectural and engineering assistance to draft construction plans to increase capacity, add mental health secure areas and medical isolation units to increase spacing needs and improve safety. Funding will be utilized for implementing construction plans and to facilitate the needs of Delta County.

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