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Placerville Public Safety Center vs. Jail Expansion: Costs and Key Differences

Understanding the $85M Public Safety Center and $41M Jail Expansion in El Dorado County

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 7, 2025
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Placerville Public Safety Center vs. Jail Expansion: Costs and Key Differences

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Placerville, CA (March 5, 2025) –

The Placerville Public Safety Center and the Placerville Jail Expansion are related but distinct projects in El Dorado County.

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  1. Placerville Public Safety Center

    • This facility is intended to house various law enforcement and emergency services in a centralized location.
    • It may include offices for the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, emergency response teams, and other public safety departments.
    • The goal is to improve efficiency and coordination among different agencies.
  2. Placerville Jail Expansion

    • This project specifically focuses on increasing capacity at the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville.
    • The expansion includes more housing units for inmates, upgraded facilities, and possibly enhanced medical or mental health services.
    • It is designed to address overcrowding and improve jail conditions.

Both projects contribute to public safety in Placerville but serve different functions—one as a broader administrative and emergency response hub, the other as an extension of the county’s detention system.


The projected costs for the Placerville Public Safety Center and the Placerville Jail Expansion have evolved over time due to various factors:

Placerville Public Safety Center:

  • In 2022, the estimated cost for a combined facility housing both fire and police services ranged between $43.5 million and $67 million.
    cityofplacerville.org
  • As of February 2025, discussions have indicated that the projected cost has risen to $85 million.
    Newstimes

Placerville Jail Expansion:

  • In September 2023, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved a contract for the jail expansion project with a total cost of approximately $41.1 million.
    eldorado.legistar.com

These figures reflect the most recent projections available for each project.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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