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and work with inmates have some more success.” e rst would simply correct existing de ciencies in the current building and would cost between $179 million and $206 million.

Repair, expand or move Cindy Stringham, Adams County manager of planning, design and construction and project manager for the jail, outlined three options for replacing the aging jail.

“Although it would require a lower initial investment and capital development costs, this option does not meet best practices, industry standards, does not meet regulatory requirements and does not meet current energy codes,” Stringham said. “ e current process work ow is ine cient and it has inadequate room for expansion and it is not conducive to a positive and productive work environment.” e second option would renovate the existing structure but add an additional 160,000 square feet of space. at could cost between $350 million and $403 million. It would be done in phases carefully to maintain

She also said overall costs of operating the existing facility, even with renovations, push the costs higher. Energy costs alone are higher than the cost of building new, she said.