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J U L 31994 <br />_I <br />Boor. '57 Pr„ � 566 <br />had a problem with saying the County is running a <br />correctional facility when people compare it to the facility <br />run by the state with classrooms, etc. Possibly there is a <br />different name for it. <br />Administrator Wright agreed with Commissioner Wodtke, <br />and emphasized that he has suggested that it be called <br />anything but a correctional facility. He noted that this <br />would be put under General Services. <br />Commissioner Wodtke asked if this decision is made <br />whether it would be a lasting decision or one that we can <br />review every year or so to see if we want to keep it. <br />Attorney Brandenburg replied that the Board is allowed <br />to review it every year just like any other County opera- <br />tion, and at any time, with the agreement of the Sheriff, <br />could agree to give it back to him. The Attorney's opinion, <br />however, was that once the Board takes over this operation, <br />we probably would have a difficult time giving it back to a <br />Sheriff who does not want the facility back. <br />Sheriff Dobeck emphasized that what he is looking at is <br />operating the facility in the most professional and <br />economical manner for the county, and if the Commission <br />feels after a year and a half or so that it is not working, <br />he would be happy to take the facility back. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that on one hand, if he is <br />going to have the ultimate responsibility, he would like to <br />have more direct control; however, in taking this over, he <br />realized we are greatly increasing our liability and <br />exposure. <br />Administrator Wright noted that this is government's <br />job, and right now it is split - the Sheriff has part and we <br />have part. He strongly believed this should come under the <br />County where the management can be more streamlined without <br />having to balance our responsibilities with those of another <br />department. <br />M <br />