ORDER NO. 30300
PROSPECTIVE LESSEE(S) OF KERR COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION
FACILITY
Came to be heard this the 29th day of May, 2007, with a motion made by
Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 3-0-0 to:
Authorize negotiations with the respective Lessees for the Kerr County Juvenile
Detention Facility, and ask the County Attorney to meet with Judge Tinley and
Commissioner Williams, as the Court's Designees, to assist with this process.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THLS REQUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct 2
MEETING DATE: May 29, 2007 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Consider, discuss and take appropriate action to
Authorize negotiations with prospective lessee(s) of Kerr County Juvenile Detention
Facility
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: Yes
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioners Williams.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION:
IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title S, Chapter SSl and SS2, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate
information has been prepazed for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court
meetings. Your cooperation is appreciated and contributes towazd your request being addressed
at the eazliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rule adopted by Commissioners Court.
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Bill Williams
From: Richard Nedelkofr [RNedelkoff~eckerd.argl
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 11:27 PM
To: tnvilliams~co.kerr.tx.us
Cc: Ellyn Evans; Pamela Griffith; Alex Reed; Glen McKenae; Robert McKeagney; Linda Jewell
Morgan
Subject: Kerr County Juvenile Detention Center
Attachments: Kerr County Juvenile Detention FaraGty info request.doc
May 22, 2007
Commissioner Williams:
Thank you for your leadership and assistance in working with Eckerd Youth Alternatives Inc. (EYA). I
appreciate your allowing Kevin Stanton, Detention Facility Director to work with Glen McKenzie to
obtain information about the facility. I understand that you have placed Eckerd's interest on next
Tuesday's agenda for the Commissioner's Court.
It would be most helpful if we could obtain the following information related to the 48-bed Juvenile
Detention Center Glen toured with Kevin last week. While I know the facility has been vacant for a
while, if you have any of the information prior to its vacancy that would be helpful. If not, perhaps
Kevin could look into that, please.
Ifistorical facility costs, last 2 - 3 years or most recent 12 month period:
. Utilities: electric, gas, water/sewer, garbage/trash removal
. Phone system: number of lines, type of system, average cost
. Maintenance agreements:
- Pest control
- A/C units, if applicable
- Security systems: key control, fence, control room monitors, fire suppression system,
sprinklers, radios
- Other
. Equipment: Listing of any/all equipment that is provided under the lease: washers/dryers, kitchen
equipment, lawn maintenance, etc.
Under the lease, we will perform all routine maintenance, but we should discuss how all non-routine
maintenance will be handled. Can you help me in the Court's definition of non-routine maintenance,
such as roof, equipment physically attached to the buildings, etc.?
Lastly, I will need to find out the process for obtaining a certificate of occupancy and the local
inspections that would be required (health dept, county fire inspector, etc.). As we area 501 (c) 3 and
tax exempt, EYA should not have to be assessed any taxes.
I very much look forward to working with you and your fine community. With the Court's support, I
know this project will be a terrific addition to Kerr County, Texas.
Thank you again for all your help and support.
5/22/2007
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Sincerely,
Richard Nedelkoff, MS, JD.
Chief Operating Officer
Eckerd Youth Attematrves
100 N.Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, Fbrida 33765
(727)- 461-1236, ext. 430
(727) 580- 7533
rnedelkoff@eck_erd.o rq
www.eckerdorg
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Bill Williams
From: Glen McKenzie [gmckenziel~ausfln.rr.com]
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 3:50 PM
To: Bill WilNams
Cc: Richard Nedelkofr
Subject: Kerr County Juvenile Detention Faality
Importance: High
Commissioner Williams -just left a phone message for you. tNe would like to proceed with working towards the
possibility of leasing yourjwenile detention facility as discussed. I would request that you proceed with obtaining
a Commissioner's Court resolution to support the lease of this facility to the Eckard Youth and Fatuity
Attematives. Please let me know if there is anything 1 should do to assist in this task.
At the same time, I wilt send you a letter that you could place on your County's letterhead documenting your
support of us coming into your county and leasing the facility so we can include that in our response to the TYC
proposal. With this letter I will send you, 1 need your help in obtaining the same type of written support from the
local elected officials, Sheriff, State RepresentativelSenator and any others you might recommend.
As a point of information, I still have not received the floor plans that Kevin was to overnight to me. Along with the
floor plans he was to get copied, can you also ask Kevin to send me a copy of the emergency disaster plan for the
faality? Those documents are required for our proposal submission as well. If you can assist in that, I
would greatly appreaate your assistance.
Thank you again and we look forvvard to working with you in making this a great success.
Glen E. McKenzie
512-528-1123
512-578-1800 (c)
5/21/2007
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Bill Williams
From: Glen McKenzie [gmckenziel~austin.rr.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 11:58 AM
To: bwilliamst~co.ker.bc.us
Subject: Eckard Youth Alematives
Importance: High
Richard Nedelkoff
Named Chief Operating Officer
At Eckerd Youth Alternatives
For Immediate Release
Clearwater, Fla. - (date) -Richard Nedelkoff, a former Director of the Bureau of Justice
Assistance in Washington, D.C. and CEO of a national consulting company, has been named Chief
Operating Officer of Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA), announced EYA President and Chief Executive
Officer David Dennis.
"We believe Richard's tremendous background will serve EYA well in our mission to help
troubled children," Dennis said. "We are absolutely delighted that Richard will be joining us."
Nedelkoff has a distinguished career and a broad range of experience in youth and family
services, and he has held a variety of positions in that field for 10 different organizations in six different
states.
"I am honored by the opportunity to be a part of a national organization that has such a
tremendous history of providing services that impact the lives of youth and families," he said.
Nedelkoff's most recent position was President and CEO of Riga Solutions Group, Inc., a
national company that provides solutions to critical issues for federal, state, and local governments in
public safety and human services.
Prior to Riga Solutions Group, he was appointed by the President of the United States, and
unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, to serve as the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance,
a $6 billion criminal justice planning and policy agency. He worked with the White House and many
other federal agencies and national organizations to improve public safety and the administration of
justice.
He also reorganized the Bureau of Justice Assistance as part of the overall restructuring of the
Office of Justice Programs, including absorbing the Drug Courts Program Office and the Corrections
Program Office to provide a more coordinated delivery of services.
In Florida, he was the Executive Director of the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services,
which is a statewide coalition of over 30 non-profit and governmental organizations that provide
services to truant, runaway and troubled children in 100 sites across Florida. He was also appointed by
the Florida Secretary of Juvenile Justice to manage the lazgest juvenile justice service district in Florida.
Tn Texas, he was the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Division, where he oversaw the
operations of the $140 million agency that provides funding in criminal justice, juvenile justice and
victim services.
Nedelkoff earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University; his Master
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of Science degree in Administration of Justice from the University of Louisville, and his Juris Doctor
from Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio.
About Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Founded by philanthropists Jack and Ruth Eckerd, Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA) is one of the
nation's leading providers of services for troubled youth. As a private not-for-profit organization, EYA
serves nearly 10,000 children each year. Since 1968, more than 70,000 young people have been helped
through a range of program models in more than 40 locations in nine states: Florida, North Carolina,
Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Ohio, Vermont, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. To learn more, call
1-800-554-HELP (4357) or visit the Web site at www.eckerd.org.
http:/lwww. eckerd.org/
Richard R. Nedelkoff, MS, JD.
President, Riga Solutions Group, Inc.
Fvmrer Director, Bureau of Justice Assistance
United States Department of Justice
Austin, Texas
(572) 785-8955
rnedelkoff rr rigasoluton_s,com
www. rigasoluti ons. com
5/17/2007
~~ GLEN E. MCKENZIE, JR
2105 Clover Lane, Cedar Park, Texas
78613
512-528-1123
EDUCATION
• 1990 - 1992 Graduate hours in Criminal Justice,
Southwest Texas State University
• 1980 Masters Degree in Health Professions, Allied Health Research,
Southwest Texas State University
• 1974 Bachelors Degree in Psychology,
Southwest Texas State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present Consultant,EckcadYouthAlternatives Provides consuhationn~vdiugjuvenilen~idartialfacililiesin
Texas in citing prograuls.
2005-Present Consultan~Altenurti~ResirkntialMceurgemerrtServices,Mesa7hen~euticFosterFami[y, Williams
House (FmeigencY Sryeelter) -Provides advanced consultative services to the Presidem and Exeadve Directs regartling
.~ juvenile cmections services and opetatioas.
2004 Present Correctional Accreditation Consultant -Provides technical assistance and management
expertise to Executive Directors of juvenile correctional facilities on initial and reaccreditation activities
of the American Correctional Association.
2000 -Present Certified Correc6orxrlAuditor, American Correctional AssociaBon, Lcvrlxan, Marylwtd - Serves as an
audit beam member and air audit Chair far corredioml audits to review pradioes of individual juvenile cbnectional
facilities in compariswr to national cbrrroctional staidards promulgated by the ACA
2004 - 2006 Delegate AssemblyMember, Americrn Conec[ional Association - Elected members of this body save to
vote on c~rectional policies and resohrtiors anti to provide oareetional leadership.
2004 -2006 l~iceL7rair, Jrnenile Correcdwas Committee, American Correctional Association -- Acts as Chair ~'
Juvenile Corrections Committee hr the absax~e of the Chair to revisit the Conditions of Cmd'inceient: Juvenile
Detergion anti Corredioris Faalities Research Reoart, to review Performance Baseal Standards project work of CJCA,
ideniify correctional Ixiorities fa the future, etc.
1998 20113 Texan Youth Commirrron, CenbalOjJlce, Austin, TexasAccreditadon Coordinator -Coordinated,
facilitated, and expedited the agency's projects to attain and maintain accredited status by the
American Correctional Association, Commission on Standards and Accreditation for the agency's
training schools, community residential facilities, and aftercaze services.
1988 - 1998 Texas Youth Commission, Central Office, Ausdrr, Texas Program Administrator -Directed
"' and tamed out activities assigned by the Director of Juvenile Corrections in the management of
institutions. Prior to a re-organization of the Juvenile Corrections Department in 1995, I assisted the
Director of Institutions in the management of institutional services to all TYC delinquent institutions
through directing the development, review, and approval of plans for improvement of institutional
operations. Served as an Accreditation Coordinator Team Member during the American Correctional
Association accreditation process for TYCs facilities.
1986-1987 Mary Lee Foundation, Buck; Texas, Treatment Supervisor -Developed, directed, and evaluated
individual treatment plans and treatment progams for approximately 20 clients in residential treatment
for emotional disturbances and mental retazdation of preadolescent and adolescent males. Hired and
trained staff, directed the volunteer progam, and acted as the administrator in his absence. Represented
the foundation corporate office in fund development activities.
1984-1987 CommunrtyJudreiarySystems, bacorpotnted Austin, Texts-President -Directed the establishment
and development of the corporation, provided consultation to Texas Judicial Districts and their
community advisory councils related to the development of adult Restitution Centers. Provided progam
and management consultation services for other criminal justice residential centers and served as an
advocate for criminal justice reform.
1983-1984 TexasAdullProbattonComtrdssion, Austin, TexasManagement Auditor -Assisted in the
development and implementation of adult residential Restitution Centers, developed and implemented
management audit procedures and compliance reviews to assess centers' compliance with Texas laws
and commission sandazds. Conducted on-site evaluations of restitution and residential treatment centers.
7981-1983 Texas A & M University: Texas Transportation Ins(itute, Austin, Texas Research Associate -Assisted
the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to establish and evaluate Selective Traffic
Enforcement Progrms in Texas.
.,., 1980-1981 Texas DepartmentofMentalHeakhardMentalltetatrlation-WaaoCenter~Q'irYota$WacgTexrs
Director of Quality Assurance, Standards Compliance and Program Evaluation -Developed,
supervised and directed the quality control system to maintain desired levels of caze for residential
treatment center clients. Served as the coordinator for TDMHMR Central Office Team Reviews and
Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospital Organizations.
1978 -1979 Texas Department ofMental Health and Mental Retardation -Cent~nlOffice, Austirx Twos
Research Assistant/Program Analyst -Performed mental health reseazch work necessary to the
agency's mission, which included questiomtaire development, data collection and analysis, and report
writing.
1977-1978 Texas DeprrnmentofCommuniryA~i'airs,DrugAbuseP~eVrntionDivisio~AustirtTexas
Treatment Monitor Evaluator -Conducted compliance inquires of drug treatment progams such as
methadone maintenance clinics, residential treatment centers, community mental health mental
retardation centers, etc. Prepared compliance review reports.
1975 -1977 Texas Department ofMental Health and Mental Retardation, T~ernatProjed,~rlAug
IkperzlauYadl4 Yernnt~ Texru. Project Coordinator -Coordinated and supervised atwo-yeaz follow-up
study to determine treatment efficacy. Managed a staff of three field interviewers and served as the
primary liaison to the central office for the facility.
1974--1975 Texas Department ofMental Health and Mental Retardation Austin State Hospital, Austm,
Texas Social Worker - Maintained a caseload of approximately 50 residents, developed social histories,
wnducted individual and goup counseling, and facilitated goup discussions.
.._ PUBLICATIONS
"Vernon Project for Drug Dependent Youth: Assessment of Effectiveness, Preliminary_Report,
Sheehan, D.V. and McKenzie, G.E., August 1978
Alcoholism Treatment Prosrams in Texas State Ho~itals, "An Investigation of Client
Characteristics at Intake" McKenzie, G.E., Franklin, J.L., et.al., September 1979
"Vernon Project for Drug Dependent Youth: Assessment of Effectiveness, Final Report, Sheehan,
D.V. and McKenzie, G.E., January 1979
An Evaluation of the Grant: "Reduction of Alcohol Consumption Through Stress Management
Techniques and Informational Sharing", Southwest Texas State University, June 1980.
Guidelines and Elements for the Operation of a Restitution Center, Texas Adult Probation
Commission, November 1983.
"Judicial District Adult Probation Depardnent Monitoring Report: Hams County Adult Probation
Department, Little York Restitution Center" Texas Adult Probation Department, September 1984.
"Judicial District Adult Probation Department Monitoring Report: Hams County Adult Probation
Department, New Directions Restitution Center". Texas Adult Probation Department, September
1984.
"Judicial District Adult Probation Department Monitoring Report: Tarrant County Adult Probation
Department, Restitution Centel' Texas Adult Probation Department, August 1984.
"Judicial District Adult Probation Department Monitoring Report: Hams County Adult Probation
Department, Court Residential Treatment Centel', Texas Adult Probation Department, September
1984.
"ACA Accreditation in Juvenile Corrections", Corrections Todav, February 2004
"ACA Accreditation in Juvenile Corrections", The Corrections Connection Network News, June 2005
"ACA Accreditation in Juvenile Corrections", Criterion December 2005
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Correctional Association Professional Member
Vice-Chair, Juvenile Corrections Committee, American Correctional Association
Elected Member of American Correctional Association Delegate Assembly
Correctional Accreditation Managers Association
Texas Violent Gang Task Force -Founding Advisory Board Member, 1996 - 1998
'° Central Texas Counterterrorism Working Group -Member, 1995 - 1998
MILITARY STATUS
Honorably Discharged -Second Lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, Texas National Guard,
1970 - 1976