§ 15820.925
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(a)The BSCC shall adhere to its duly adopted regulations for the approval or disapproval of adult local criminal justice facilities. The BSCC shall also consider cost-effectiveness in determining approval or disapproval. No state moneys shall be encumbered in contracts let by a participating county until one of the following occur:
(1)Final architectural plans and specifications have been approved by the BSCC, and subsequent construction bids have been received.
(2)Documents prepared by a participating county pursuant to paragraph
(1)of subdivision
(d)of Section 20133 of the Public Contract Code have been approved by the BSCC, and subsequent design-build proposals have been received pursuant to that section.
(3)The participating county has notified the board of its intent to exercise an option to purchase the completed facility pursuant to Section 15820.921.
(b)The review and approval of plans, specifications, or other documents by the BSCC are for the purpose of ensuring the proper administration of moneys and the determination of whether the adult local criminal justice facility specifications comply with law and regulation. The BSCC may require changes in construction materials to enhance safety and security if materials proposed at the time of final plans and specifications are not essential and customary as used statewide for facilities of the same security level. Participating counties are responsible for the acquisition, design, construction, staffing, operation, repair, and maintenance of the adult local criminal justice facility.
(c)The BSCC shall establish minimum standards, funding schedules, and procedures, which shall take into consideration, but not be limited to, the following:
(1)Certification by a participating county of control of the adult local criminal justice facility site through either fee simple ownership of the site or comparable long-term possession of the site, and right of access to the adult local criminal justice facility sufficient to ensure undisturbed use and possession.
(2)Documentation of the need for the adult local criminal justice facility.
(3)A written adult local criminal justice facility proposal.
(4)Submittal of a staffing plan for the adult local criminal justice facility, including operational cost projections and documentation that the adult local criminal justice facility will be able to be safely staffed and operated within 90 days of completion, as may be applicable.
(5)Submittal of architectural drawings, which shall be approved by the BSCC for compliance with minimum adult detention facility standards and that shall also be approved by the State Fire Marshal for compliance with fire safety and life safety requirements.
(6)Documentation evidencing compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(7)Provisions intended to maintain the tax-exempt status of the bonds, notes, or bond anticipation notes issued by the board.