Polk County Jail Project
Polk County is developing a new jail that will alleviate a prisoner population that greatly exceeds the capacity of the two current County jail facilities. This jail will replace the Main Jail and Interim Jail, both located in downtown Des Moines. The Main Jail will continue to be used for booking and short-term holding pending transfer to the new jail.
Polk County voters approved a $68 million bond issue in March 2005.
Budget summary:
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Main Building |
56,000,000 |
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Sitework/utilities |
3,300,000 |
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Property acquisition |
2,000,000 |
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FF&E |
2,500,000 |
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Other soft costs |
4,200,000 |
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Total $68,000,000 |
General Information
1,500 bed, multi-classification jail facility.
325,000 square feet, located on 44 acres in Saylor Township. Directly NW of the
intersection of I-80 & I-35.
Address: 5156 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA
The facility will contain housing units, intake & release, food service & laundry facilities, medical and administrative units, and judicial support. It is designed for expansion to 2,500 beds in the future.
Current Schedule:
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July 2006 |
Construction started |
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June 2008 |
Construction complete |
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July 2008 |
Begin transition to new facility |
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Architect: |
The Durrant Group, 303 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309; 515.309.0945
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Owner: |
Polk County, Iowa; General Services Dept, 111 Court Ave. Suite 365, Des Moines, IA 50309; 515.286.3215
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Operator: |
Polk County Sheriff; Midland Bldg, 206 6th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309; 515.286.3800
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Construction:
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Sitework by Reilly Construction, Des Moines, IA
General Contractor: The Weitz Company, Des Moines, IA |