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THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA MEMORANDUM TO: Sally Stutsman, Chair Johnson County Board of Supervisors FROM: Douglas K. True SUBJECT: Johnson County Jail DATE: July 19, 2000 I was asked by Norm Osland to provide some background on the availability of University of Iowa property for expansion of the County Jail. Over the last two years there have been discussions on this subject with County Attorney, Pat White and more recently with Pete Hayek who headed a County commission on the subject of jail expansion. The University has substantial needs for expansion of academic programs and parking in the area south of Burlington Street. The University of Iowa Campus Plan reflects this. Moreover, during the last two years the need for space by the University has grown, making us even more acutely aware of the need for adjacent property. The University's long-term growth potential has been a subject of substantial interest by the Board of Regents. At this time and under present circumstances, I do not envision the University being in a position to transfer additional land to the County for jail expansion. The accurate, yet somewhat casual remark by me quoted in the Committee report to the Board of Supervisors is probably quite apt: The University of Iowa is in more of a buying mode than a selling mode. Indeed, should the County construct an expanded jail at another site, the University of Iowa would be interested in discussing the future of the current jail site, including possible reacquisition of the land by the University of Iowa. I hope this is responsive to your request. cc: Pat White |
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