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Commission Minutes-March 6, 2006 3041 Concerning the daily rate for the juvenile detention center, Mr. Ellin9sberg said the current rate is $120 per day and he recommends increasing that amount to $155 per day. Mr. Wagner said he is aware of some new services being facilitated through the National Association of Counties at the legislative conference he is attending in Washington, D.C. this week. He will bring back information when he returns. On inmate costs, he inquired about medical insurance, and Mr. Ellingsberg said a medical facility would first seek reimbursement from the individual's health insurance carrier, if they have insurance. Mr. Vanyo asked what the biggest reason is for the size of the recommended increase in the juvenile daily rate. Mr. Ellingsberg said the rate has not been changed for the past 5-7 years, and the increase would more accurately reflect actual costs. Mr. Bennett asked if the jail daily rates could be a different amount for jurisdictions other than the federal government, since it does not allow certain reimbursement. Mr. Ellingsberg said that is allowable and he may need to implement such a fee structure in the future. He will review the costs again in 2007, and Mr. Bennett asked him to report back to the board. If the commission agrees with a juvenile detention rate increase, Mr. Ellingsberg suggested a motion to that effect. He said no motion is needed on the jail daily rate at this time. MOTION, passed Mr. Vanyo moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve an increase in the juvenile detention rate to $155 per day for 2007. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 11. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, Grant application and interlocal aQreement with FarQo Mr. Ellingsberg requested the addition of an agenda item to submit an electronic application for the 2006 Edward Byrne Justice Assistant Grant funds in the amount of $70,259, which will be shared with the City of Fargo. He said the money will be used to help fund positions and expenses of the Cass County drug task force and equipment for the Fargo Police Department. He also requested approval of an interlocal agreement with the City of Fargo in relation to the grant funds. MOTION, passed Mr. Pawluk moved and Mrs. Sorum seconded to approve the electronic application for the 2006 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant on behalf of Cass County submitted by Glenn Ellingsberg, Sheriff's Office, and authorize Mr. Ellingsberg to file subsequent electronic filings which may be required during the grant period; and, further, to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Fargo for the sharing of these funds. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 12. CASS COUNTY YOUTH COMMISSION, Authorize chairman to siQn event contract Terry Schmaltz and Kathy Ziegelmann were present, as well as Devany Schulz, Chairman of the Cass County Youth Commission, to request board approval of a contract with Bitzer Agency for an event to promote alternatives to teen drinking. The event, which is scheduled for May 12, 2006, at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, is being planned by the Youth Commission and will include live entertainment by a band called Holiday. Donations from area sponsors will be used to pay for the event.