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MAY 18 198 5 48 Mr. Buchanan stated that a 48 -bed unit also would be needed and would actually convert into a 56 -bed unit in that the 8 beds required for juveniles could be contained in a quadrant of that facility, the only condition being that the juveniles must be separated by sight and sound from the adult population. Forty-six beds would be maximum security cells, which cost much more to construct due to required security hardware, doors, windows, light fixtures, etc. Any additional housing would be probably of a less secure type, which is less expensive. Space Requirements - Jail Based on the projection of future jail population, they recommend a jail facility of approximately 56,000 square feet. Mr. Buchanan explained that they feel it is cost effective to include infirmary rooms in the jail rather than have to post officers in the hospital to guard prisoners in recovery. He further explained that some of the areas, such as the kitchen, laundry and equipment areas are oversized to accommodate further growth. The functional program for the new jail contains nine subprograms which, with their corresponding space recommendations, are included below: • Detention Administration/Visiting 4,095 SF • Intake and Reception 4,644 SF • Prisoner Housing 36,208 SF[1] • Medical and Health Care 1,268 SF • Kitchen/Dining Area 4,219 SF • Commissary and Stores 897 SF 0 Laundry 1,323 SF 0 Maintenance and Central Plant 2,444 SF • First Appearance Courtroom 826.SF[3] TOTAL - 55;924 SF[2] The jail population, which averaged 75 six months ago, has been averaging over a 100 for the last few months. They believe the 160 figure would be reached sometime in the late 16