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Davison County Hires Jail Project Manager Amid Expansion Talks
24 Jun
Summary
- Tegra hired for $86,650 to manage new jail project planning.
- County sets aside $100,000 for public safety building planning.
- New facility needs 88-113 beds, current one holds 72.
Davison County is moving forward with plans for a new public safety building, hiring Tegra, a project management firm, for $86,650. This decision on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, allocates the entire $100,000 set aside for planning the new jail, sheriff's office, and court services.
Tegra will assist in selecting architects and construction managers for the project. The firm's initial tasks include issuing requests for proposals and developing budget estimates and design plans for the new facility.
This initiative aims to replace the county's current aging infrastructure. Needs assessment indicates a requirement for 88 to 113 beds, a substantial increase from the existing 72-bed capacity. The county is exploring potential land parcels for the new site.
Discussions regarding potential land include a 26-acre parcel owned by the city of Mitchell. Commissioners have expressed a strong preference against expanding the current building, citing its age and existing issues.
