Martin County

File #: 23-0760   
Type: Requests and Presentations Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/6/2023 Final action:
Title: MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF, WILLIAM SNYDER, WOULD LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO A PRESENTATION ON THE TRENDS HIS OFFICE IS EXPERIENCING IN CASES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CAPACITY OF THE JAIL

PLACEMENT: Requests and Presentations

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MARTIN COUNTY SHERIFF, WILLIAM SNYDER, WOULD LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO A PRESENTATION ON THE TRENDS HIS OFFICE IS EXPERIENCING IN CASES RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH AND THE CAPACITY OF THE JAIL

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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Sheriff William Snyder has previously discussed the impact of mental health issues with the Board of County Commissioners and his concerns on how it impacts the workforce and operations. The Sheriff has requested an opportunity to provide the Board with a presentation on this situation and how it impacts the capacity of the jail.

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DEPARTMENT: Administration                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Matthew Graham                     

                     Title:                     Assistant County Administrator                     

REQUESTED BY:                                                

 

PRESET: 9:15 AM 

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

Martin County is aware of the seriousness of mental health and how it impacts County operations. Some of the most impacted operations fall under the purview of the Martin County Sheriff, Sheriff Snyder. Sheriff Snyder has seen an increase in cases and will need to expand the jail to accommodate the increase.  Sheriff Snyder will present to the Board on the need for an expanded jail.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

The Board receive the information on how the Sheriff’s operations are being impacted by an increase in mental health cases and the need to expand the jail.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

Other:     

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