The Marion County Board of Commissioners meets Wednesday to consider federal grants to reduce recidivism, setting up a mass casualty trailer and an agreement with Union Gospel Mission to provide housing for people leaving prison.
Commissioners will consider approving the county’s $4.1 million in Justice Reinvestment grants for 2021 to 2023. The goal of the grants is to reduce recidivism and stop sending as many people to prison.
They will consider approving a $700,866 purchase for Garland/DBS, Inc. to coordinate the project and manage the site of the Marion County Jail G-POD Roof Replacement project through June 30, 2022.
Commissioners will consider approving an agreement with the Oregon Military Department and state Office of Emergency Management for a mass casualty trailer that will provide two shelter units and 20 beds to use as overflow urban care or set up as remote aid.
They will also consider approving an amendment to an agreement with the Oregon State Hospital to add $1.7 million to a contract to provide transport for people guilty except for insanity through June 30, 2023.
Commissioners will consider approving a $140,000 agreement with Union Gospel Mission to provide housing for people leaving prison.
Meeting details: The commissioners meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the Senator Hearing Room at 555 Court Street N.E. The meeting is streamed live on YouTube.
-Saphara Harrell
