Public safety operations cost increases
Beaverhead CountyMontana- Detected
- Jun 15, 2026
- 134 days ago
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- Public Safety
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The same budget amendment notes the Public Safety fund will be about $123,000 over budget, driven by a $66,506 payment to Barrett Hospital, a $16,000 rise in detention meal costs after losing the Pioneer Care contract, and roughly $40,000 in temp staff and overtime from turnover and training. Overages are covered by cash reserves and $100,000 in PILT. This highlights growing jail and public safety operating costs and suggests the county may look for more efficient medical, food service, and staffing solutions.
Barrett Hospital and Pioneer Care are identified as key service providers tied to current cost pressures in public safety operations.
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- Meeting date
- June 15, 2026
- Agency
- Beaverhead County
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