Joint Resolution Regarding State Prisoner Placement in Iron County Correctional Facility

This joint resolution approves contracting for 165 additional state prison beds at Iron County Correctional Facility, beyond the current 35 beds. It meets Utah law requirements by specifying the bed count, Iron County’s $87.5 million facility debt repayment plan (40 years starting 2024), and confirms the facility meets state standards. The resolution directly affects state prisoners housed in Iron County and supports the county’s existing correctional capacity. It enables the state to avoid building new facilities while helping Iron County utilize existing infrastructure, saving taxpayer costs for both entities.