Suwannee Support

Issue Code:	3000380
Program:	Security and Institutional Operations
Title:	Suwannee Support Costs
Amount:	$1,917,259
FTE:	139

The department requests funding for support staffing for Suwannee Correctional Institution. The facility will provide additional total capacity of 1,521 beds and is scheduled to open in August, 2009. Positions requested will provide support in the areas of shift supervision, control room, tower security, gate security, medical transport, escort, visitation, arsenal, laundry, lock and key, property, orientation, work squads, internal/perimeter security, food service, clerical, classification, inspector general and maintenance.