Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding ratification of a contract modification for rate increases for detention services for the United States Marshals Service. (Kay Marion Macuil, General Council)

Every August, the United States Marshals Service ("Marshals") sends the annual Department of Labor's Wage Determination. Based on that determination and other cost adjustments to the operation of the San Luis Regional Detention and Support Center, the United States Marshals Service ("Marshals") adjusts the rate for detention services. We received the Wage Determination on August 19, 2024. Along with LaSalle, we negotiated until March 10, 2025, when the Board President signed the contract modification.  The new rate was retroactive to March 1, 2025.

The per-person-per-day rate went from $104.84 to $140.00, which is in line with the ICE increase. The hourly rate for transportation services (which does not go to pay down the bonds) went from $35.17 to $38.50 per hour.

In past years we have not gone to the board since they are usually tightly tied to the Wage Determination. This year, however, due to the extensive time in negotiation, we thought it prudent to ask that the Board ratify the modification.