A proposed federal immigration detention facility is expected to house a large number of detainees. Assessments of utility needs are being sought. Council members have filed a request for evaluations of energy demand and water systems. This request also considers potential impacts on utility rates.

The facility is government property and could be operational soon. It may hold between 1,000 and 1,500 people.

Further information about the proposed facility and the council's request is available from the source.