The Mesa City Council will vote Monday on a contract to privatize its jail services.
The measure is a result of Mesa’s attempt to reduce public safety costs.
The Mesa Police Department is recommending private prison operator Core Civic be awarded a $5 million annual contract to transport and detain misdemeanor offenders that would have previously been held at the Maricopa County jail.
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Mesa estimates the new arrangement could save the department more than a $1 million a year.
UPDATE - Mesa releases Core Civic contract before vote. Highlights include:
- Contractor must develop emergency plan in case of riots.
- Pay rates will be based on average daily population.
- Core Civic Agrees to provide "humane treatment."
- Inmates will be transported to and from Florence Facility 3 times a day, 7 days a week.
- Actions are open to public records review.
- Records are available for city to inspect.
- There will be a contract monitor.
- The compensation rate will be fixed for two years, adjusted afterward in accordance with CPI.
- Contract can be terminated by either party with 60 day notice at any time.
Mesa Core Civic Contract For Private Jail Services
