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Department of Juvenile Justice cost allocation

Summary

DJJ's final number came in at a 6% increase ($4.62 million) — close to the 5% proxy and small enough not to move the proposed millage.

At a glance

Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.

💰Financial impact

$174,000 additional impact budgeted, including a 6% proxy for the last three months of FY 2026-27.

⚠️Who could be affected

County taxpayers, who absorb rising DJJ per-diem costs.

DJJ's final number came in at a 6% increase ($4.62 million) — close to the 5% proxy and small enough not to move the proposed millage.

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