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Disadvantages (Weaknesses) - The total annual cost for booking arrestees into a temporary jail holding facility estimated at approximately $8.7 million would be borne entirely by the City. This cost will continue to modestly increase due to cost of living adjustments and inflation factors given to personnel working in the detention facility 24 -hours, seven -days -a -week. - General fund budget allocations would be the primary revenue source for Jail expenditures. Contract leased detention bed revenue would not be available to offset the yearly cost of the holding facility. - The City would continue to be responsible for the repayment of the annual debt serve on the Jail building through 2024. - The third and fourth inmate housing floors of the detention facility would not be used. However, costs for age-related maintenance issues would continue as a City expense because the plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems which support these areas must still be maintained. Opportunities Converting the City detention complex into a temporary holding facility will significantly lower the total number of custody officers and records specialists personnel needed to process and supervise inmates incarcerated at the Jail. In the past, personnel costs have accounted for approximately 85.0% of the Jail's budget requiring 124 staff to run the facility. This compares to 54 staff for a facility which temporarily holds detained offenders only up to 24 hours. The staffing reductions due to the proposed changes in inmate housing policies will translate into major reductions in yearly personnel costs. - By not using the third and fourth housing floors of the Jail, the City will be able to lower building overhead costs (less utilities, wear and tear on equipment, etc.) which will reduce total building budgeted expenditures. - The change to a temporary Jail holding facility operational model for the Santa Ana Police Department will likely increase the efficiency of shift patrol officers. By reducing the longer wait time to book apprehended arrestees at the Orange County Jail, they will have the opportunity to remain on patrol in the community for greater periods of time. Negative Impacts (Threats) There has been great community opposition to continue use of the existing building as a detention facility. Much of the opposition has surrounded the use of the building as an ICE -contracted facility. There will likely continue to be some vocal opposition to any use of the facility related to correctional or detention purposes. Jail Reuse Feasibility Study Vanir Consultant Team Recommended Feasibility Options Ranking Based on the results of the analysis and evaluation process, a summary ranking from best to worst for the implementation of the proposed five jail reuse feasibility options was established by the Vanir consultant team. 71 65A-78