OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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SB-357
AN ACT CONCERNING CONTROL OF THE UNION AVENUE
DETENTION CENTER IN NEW HAVEN.
AMENDMENT
LCO No.: 4878
File Copy No.: 469
Senate Calendar No.: 278
Primary Analyst: BP 4/30/24
Contributing Analyst(s): LG, RP (NF)
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $
Unknown State Agencies GF - Cost None approximately
1.5 million
Note: GF=General Fund
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 25 $ FY 26 $
New Haven Potential
Savings
None up to 1.3
million
Explanation
The amendment strikes the underlying bill and the associated fiscal
impact. The amendment, which transfers jurisdiction of the Union
Avenue Detention Center from the City of New Haven to the state
beginning 1/1/2026,
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results in a cost of approximately $1.5 million in
FY 26 and approximately $2.3 million annually thereafter to the state
and a potential savings to New Haven. The FY 26 estimate reflects a
partial year adjustment.
It is estimated that the agency responsible for the detention center
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The amendment changes the language of the underlying bill from "jurisdiction of the
Judicial Department" to "jurisdiction of the state". 2024SB-00357-R00LCO04878-FNA.docx Page 2 of 2
will have to hire about 25 new staff and incur overtime costs. There will
also be expenses for equipment, food, supplies, etc.
The amendment will also result in a savings to New Haven beginning
in FY 26 associated with resources for this facility that will no longer be
necessary. This savings may include up to $1.3 million annually in
overtime expenses.
The preceding Fiscal Impact statement is prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely
for the purposes of information, summarization and explanation and does not represent the intent of the General
Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose. In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of
informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge. Whenever applicable, agency data is
consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any
specific department.