TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2521 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Police |
Brian Coats |
Captain |
TITLE:
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Approval of the 2024 Rate Amendment to the 2022 South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond is required to provide for housing for inmates detained on City misdemeanor charges. The City currently contracts with South Correctional Entity (SCORE), located in Des Moines, to provide these jail services. This Amendment to the 2022 SCORE ILA for Inmate Housing contains a rate increase of three (3) percent for guaranteed and non-guaranteed inmate beds.
The daily rates for guaranteed and non-guaranteed beds is effective January 1, 2024.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☒ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
• Required:
The City is required by law to house misdemeanants under RCW 39.34.180 (Criminal Justice Responsibilities - Interlocal Agreements - Termination).
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
In 2023, SCORE guarantees the City ten (10) beds per day. 2024 rates have increased three (3) percent. The booking fee has increased to $65 from $50. Maintaining this level of ten (10) guaranteed beds aligns with projected needs. These increases help support increased medical costs; approximately 90% of SCORE population require medical or mental health services.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
This amendment is effective January 1, 2024.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
2023 total estimated cost for SCORE Services is $1,025,000.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
228 Criminal Justice
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The 2023 budget for SCORE Services is $1,000,000.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/21/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
This Interlocal Agreement Amendment takes effect on January 1, 2024.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
This 2024 SCORE ILA Amendment guarantees the City will have jail beds and services for detained inmates in 2024. If not signed, the City would need to immediately explore other options for jail services; these options are limited and could come at a greater expense or decreased services.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: SCORE Jail Services Brochure
Attachment B: 2024 Rates and Housing Agreement Amendment
Attachment C: 2024 Rate Increase Letter to Chief Lowe