Detention services asked commissioners to keep operations funded while the Geiger contract remains in effect and to provide the board with a detailed wind‑down timeline; staff estimated the full-year request at about $7.4 million and said they will return with options to phase reductions and redeploy staff as closure approaches.

Sheriff's staff and budget analysts presented three budget options for detention operations, reported an uptick of about 88 beds after suspending book‑and‑release, and outlined net costs of Electronic Home Monitoring (EHM) and education programs.

SRLJC members were told the Geiger facility faces large capital needs (HVAC ~$9,000,000; kitchen/electrical ~$3,200,000); the Board of County Commissioners is considering staying the course, consolidating buildings and moving population downtown, or more drastic changes, with no decision made at the meeting.

Commissioners debated options to close portions of Geiger detention operations and cut or buy back programs including electronic home monitoring (EHM), an in‑house teacher and case‑manager positions. Staff presented a gross $3.39M savings option but noted revenue offsets that reduce net county savings.