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The City Jail Complex is a full-service, four -level, low-rise adult detention facility containing space for (a) vehicle sallyport, (b) Intake and release, (c) inmate housing and dayrooms, (d) visiting, (e) medical / mental health services, (f) inmate programs, (g) food services, (h) laundry, (1) visitor and staff circulation, Q) Central Control operations, (k) maintenance and storage, (1) outdoor recreation, and (m) jail administration. The facility can provide a full spectrum of inmate education programs, counseling services, medical and psychological services. The total detention system building area contained in the jail's four levels consists of 168,243 square feet of usable space. Level one contains the largest area in the building, followed by inmate housing space on levels three and four. The second level contains the smallest area of space where administrative functions and inmate release processing occurs. An important part of the Jail Reuse Feasibility Study included the collection of summary information about the detention facility's physical plant condition and building systems strengths and weaknesses. The condition assessment focused on factors related to the correctional facility such as (1) configuration and intended security levels, (2) defined uses of the facility, (3) physical condition of the building elements, (4) quality of the space, (5) circulation, location adjacencies, and level of privacy, and (6) ability to achieve intended security and level of safety for staff and inmates as well as compliance with standards. The overall assessment and summary key conclusions included the following: Overall Assessment and Summary Conclusions The Santa Ana City Jail has a Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCCj rated custody housing capacity for 480 Inmates. The facility has a physical total capacity of 512 beds. The jail consists of both single, double -occupancy, and dormitory housing settings. The combination of settings allows for a flexible placement of inmates that adjusts with fluctuating classification and security population needs. The detention facility was originally constructed as a new generation podular jail with direct supervision tiered inmate housing units with adjacent dayrooms, classrooms, medical space, visiting, and general circulation. The Jail is extremely well maintained and professionally managed. Assignment of inmates to security status is based upon the consistent application of rational classification and segregation practices. Maximum inmate -staff interaction is encouraged in order to reduce staff stress, conflict and related problems of inmates' management including security. The jail uses a combination of supervision, inspection, accountability, and clearly defined policies and procedures on the use of security to promote safe and orderly operations. The day-to-day operation of the facility is consistent with the principals of detention supervision and management and Correctional Officers work to meet at all times minimum jail standards as defined in Title 15 of the California Code of Regulations. The BSCC Biennial Jail Inspections show that the personnel employed in the facility are in full compliance with jail operations training provisions contained in Title 15 and facility operations and the physical plant meet minimum jail operational standards. The building and systems condition assessment and evaluation work carried out for the Jail Reuse Study shows the Jail's overall condition is very adequate for a California detention facility. The building is predominately of concrete wall construction which shows no signs of structural failure or wear requiring maintenance or upkeep. High quality finishes such as granite, porcelain fixtures, wood doors, and flooring throughout the facility make it one of the most attractive detention facilities in the state. All the ceilings in secure areas are very substantial heavy perforated steel mesh. Locking devices throughout the facility appear to be serviceable and suitable for their intended function. Sliders ran well and appeared to be very well maintained. Manual locking devices appeared to function as intended and were well maintained. The HVAC unit which was inspected is manufactured by York and original to the building. It is equipped with 65A-10