MAINE DEPARTMENT OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSCORRECTIONS

ProposedProposed

Streamlining PlanStreamlining Plan

October 28, 2011October 28, 2011

Facility Locations Facility Locations

Downeast Correctional FacilityDowneast Correctional FacilityClosureClosure

Downeast Correctional Downeast Correctional FacilityFacility• Located in Machiasport MaineLocated in Machiasport Maine

• Director Scott JonesDirector Scott Jones

• Adult Male, Medium/Minimum SecurityAdult Male, Medium/Minimum Security

• General Population Capacity of 149General Population Capacity of 149• Annual Budget $6.3 million Annual Budget $6.3 million (Pubic Law Chapter 380)(Pubic Law Chapter 380)

• 68 Staff68 Staff

• Public Service ProjectPublic Service Project

• Industries ProgramIndustries Program

Maine Department of Corrections Adult Facility Average Daily Population, Capacity & Projections

Years 2000 to 2022

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Decline In Average Daily PopulationDecline In Average Daily Population• Last population projections were based on a 14 year history Last population projections were based on a 14 year history

of our population which projected our adult population to of our population which projected our adult population to grow at a rate of about 2.2% or about 59 beds annually. grow at a rate of about 2.2% or about 59 beds annually.

• In Years 2009, & 2010 growth began to flatten/stabilize.In Years 2009, & 2010 growth began to flatten/stabilize.• During this year, 2011, we have seen our ADP began to During this year, 2011, we have seen our ADP began to

decline for the first time in 14 years.decline for the first time in 14 years.• We believe this decline maybe the result of: We believe this decline maybe the result of:

– A decrease of about 23% in Maine’s at risk population (ages A decrease of about 23% in Maine’s at risk population (ages 18-35). US Census.18-35). US Census.

– A decreased in the average length of stay resulting from two A decreased in the average length of stay resulting from two changes in the amount of goodtime inmates earn monthly. changes in the amount of goodtime inmates earn monthly. Served 60% of sentence (15 days/month), changed to 85% of a Served 60% of sentence (15 days/month), changed to 85% of a sentence (3 days/month Federal Truth in Sentencing) change sentence (3 days/month Federal Truth in Sentencing) change to 78% of sentences (7 days month). to 78% of sentences (7 days month).

– Decrease in the number of admissions 2010 102 Monthly to 95 Decrease in the number of admissions 2010 102 Monthly to 95 in 2011 reduction equals a reducing of in ADP of 105. (84 less in 2011 reduction equals a reducing of in ADP of 105. (84 less admissions X ALOS of 15 Months /12 = -105 ADP.admissions X ALOS of 15 Months /12 = -105 ADP.

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Maine County Jails Average Daily Population with Additional MDOC Inmates

Budgted Capacity & Full Rated Capacity

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AdvantagesAdvantages

• Avoid capital cost of repairing facility.Avoid capital cost of repairing facility.

• Gain better economy of scaleGain better economy of scale

• One time and ongoing cost savings One time and ongoing cost savings

• Gain efficiencies, consolidate control Gain efficiencies, consolidate control centers, MSP & MCCcenters, MSP & MCC

• Enhanced safety & securityEnhanced safety & security

• Enhanced Programming CCFEnhanced Programming CCF

DCF Physical Plant DCF Physical Plant DeficienciesDeficiencies• DCF is located on a 47 acre site most of which is unusable due to DCF is located on a 47 acre site most of which is unusable due to

topography.topography.• Buildings are military barracks design more then 40 years old Buildings are military barracks design more then 40 years old

requiring ongoing repair/replacement.requiring ongoing repair/replacement.• As military facilities, the building were never intended for correctional As military facilities, the building were never intended for correctional

use, do not reflect the level of construction and security systems use, do not reflect the level of construction and security systems appropriate for medium custody and do not allow for efficient staffing.appropriate for medium custody and do not allow for efficient staffing.

• Perimeter security fence is failing and in need of replacement.Perimeter security fence is failing and in need of replacement.• Fresh water well system is being monitored for contamination by Fresh water well system is being monitored for contamination by

past military waste. Salt water intrusion has also been reported.past military waste. Salt water intrusion has also been reported.• Infiltration of storm water into the sewer system is a major problem. Infiltration of storm water into the sewer system is a major problem. • Most building do not meet NFPA Life Safety Codes. Most building do not meet NFPA Life Safety Codes. • Facilities do not meet physical plant standards for accreditation by Facilities do not meet physical plant standards for accreditation by

the American Corrections Association as required. the American Corrections Association as required. • Heating system under ground steam lines leaking. Must be replaced.Heating system under ground steam lines leaking. Must be replaced.