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Negative Impacts (Threats): elements in the environment that could cause trouble for the project or option. The major summary observations and other considerations which emerged from this strategic planning process is highlighted below for the primary jail reuse feasibility options evaluated in this Study. In reviewing the information, it is important to also note that any use for the building other than a detention facility may require the City to evaluate the building to current codes, general plan, and zoning for a new use. Any of the non jail uses / wild card feasibility options could also require the City to initiate a CEQA process. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis process, a summary implementation ranking from best to worst for the implementation of the proposed Five jail reuse options was also identified by the consultant team for this Study. Analysis of this information and related fiscal impact data was used to form the recommended rankings which is also highlighted at the end of each feasibility option described below. Advantages / Disadvantages and Ranking From Best to Worst For Jail Feasibility Reuse Options ❑ Temporary Jail Holding Facility This Jail reuse feasibility option will minimize the ongoing yearly operational costs of the City's adult detention facility while maintaining the building as its intended use, a Jail. Advantages (Strengths) - Use of the Jail as a temporary holding facility for detainees up to 24 hours fits the character of the building. The purpose of the temporary holding option is to cite and release or book arrestees into the Orange County Jail, instead of the City Jail, as they are currently. - No structural elements or building systems changes or space modifications are required to implement this jail reuse feasibility option. The Type II detention facility is extremely secure and has state-of-the-art security systems that are fully functioning and are designed to insure the safety of both inmates and the public. Conversion of the City Jail to an operational temporary holding facility should present few problems because highly experienced and qualified personnel (current and former custody staff) are in place to properly supervise detainee populations being booked into the Jail. - Current policies and procedures for processing felony and misdemeanor arrestees would continue to govern daily temporary holding facility intakes, bookings, medical / mental health screenings and inmate transfers via the connecting tunnel to the adjacent Orange County Jail for individuals being held for Superior Court adjudication. By limiting the daily population (ADP) of incarcerated individuals from an average of 375 per day for a full-service Jail down to an average of 20 projected for the temporary holding facility, the City's overall liability exposure will be significantly reduced due to the limitation of inmates housed at the converted facility. - All movable furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) required for a temporary jail holding facility has already been purchased and installed at the City Jail. The 15 65A-22