TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Deputy Police Chief
TITLE:
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Police services agreement for the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority and the City of Redmond
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Police staff is seeking Council's authorization to enter into an interlocal agreement (ILA) with Sound Transit to staff the light-rail stations in the City of Redmond with uniformed police officers.
Redmond officers have been staffing the Overlake and Technology light-rail stations during peak commute hours since the 2-line became operational on April 27, 2024. With this ILA, the City of Redmond will invoice Sound Transit for the hours dedicated to providing a uniformed presence at the stations from the opening of the line and into the future. In consideration of the services provided by Redmond Police Officers, Sound Transit agrees to pay $168.50 per hour to account for the basic wage and all indirect expenses. Through this ILA, Sound Transit agrees to pay no more than $250,000 per year.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
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* Required:
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* Council Request:
Approve interlocal agreement between the City of Redmond and the Central Puget Sound Transit Authority.
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
All commissioned Redmond police officers assigned to perform security duties at the stations have attended light rail train familiarization training. Content of the training includes the safest way to access the trains at the station and best practices for responding to emergencies.
Redmond Police Officers will continue to provide law enforcement services for Sound Transit, that include ensuring the safety and sec...
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