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RESOLUTION NO. 110 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
OPPOSING THE REOPENING OR REPURPOSING OF THE FORMER FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL
INSTITUTION DUBLIN FOR ANY FUTURE DETENTION OR CORRECTIONAL OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the former Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin, located within the
jurisdictional boundary of the City of Dublin, previously operated as a low-security federal correctional
facility for women until its closure by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) on December 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the facility was closed following extensive reports of systemic failures, including
documented staff misconduct, inadequate oversight, multiple criminal prosecutions, and the
identification of dangerous infrastructure issues, resulting in significant loss of public trust in the operation
of the institution; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has grown rapidly over the last 15 years due to its high quality of life
including: its consistent ranking among the safest cities in California; its desirable school district with
many schools earning multiple distinctions like National Blue Ribbon, California Distinguished School,
and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports awards for overall excellence; its proximity to public
transportation and high-paying technology employment centers; its family-friendly amenities; and its
thriving business environment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin was named an "All-America City" in 2011 by the National Civic
League, recognizing it as a community that leverages civic engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness, and
innovation to successfully address local issues; and
WHEREAS, the City is now home to a large immigrant population, with roughly 40% of its residents
having been born outside of the United States, and is a majority-minority City with over 80% of residents
having United States citizenship; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the many positive contributions of its immigrant population to the
community, and champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the City prioritizes the safety and welfare of all its residents; and
WHEREAS, since the closure of FCI Dublin, credible reports and public speculation have suggested
that the federal government or federal contractors may consider reactivating the site for detention or
correctional operations, including but not limited to use as an immigration detention facility operated by
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); and
WHEREAS, the City is aware of documented incidents in which ICE presence and heightened
immigration enforcement has created an environment of fear and anxiety in communities, as well as
incidents in which ICE activities are targeted not only based on judicial warrant, but on an individual’s race
and/or appearance; and
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WHEREAS, the City anticipates that ICE presence in the community could lead to decreased public
participation in the local economy and patronage of Dublin’s small businesses, erosion of trust in City
leadership, decreased involvement in special events and volunteering, decreased use of City facilities and
programs, absenteeism in schools, and apprehension about interacting with public safety officers and
local social support providers; and
WHEREAS, the former FCI Dublin facility lacks the necessary infrastructure to facilitate
immigration enforcement or processing for detainees and was not built to support the legal, medical, and
logistical needs of individuals undergoing immigration proceedings; and
WHEREAS, reopening or repurposing the former FCI Dublin facility would require extensive
infrastructure and security measures that could negatively impact the surrounding residential areas; and
WHEREAS, the BOP has already determined that the former FCI Dublin facility is unfit for active
service due to severe infrastructure issues including asbestos and mold contamination, making it a health
hazard for any individuals detained there, as well as for staff; and
WHEREAS, frequent, ongoing protests in the Tri-Valley area have demonstrated the deep resistance
felt by the public for ICE presence in Dublin and in the surrounding communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby formally
opposes the reopening or reuse of the former Federal Correctional Institution Dublin for any detention or
correctional purpose, including but not limited to its use as an Immigration and Customs Enforcement
detention facility.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin urges the U.S. General Services Administration,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and other relevant federal agencies
to engage in open and transparent communication with the City regarding any decisions affecting the site.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dublin this 16th day of
December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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