TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
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 |
Deputy Police Chief |
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Police |
Ryan George |
Lieutenant |
TITLE:
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2025 Rate Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Redmond and the South Correctional Entity (SCORE)
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 2025 SCORE ILA for Inmate Housing contains a rate increase of four (4) percent for guaranteed and non-guaranteed inmate beds.
The daily rates for guaranteed and non-guaranteed beds is effective January 1, 2025
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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 2025, SCORE guarantees the City twenty (20) beds per day. 2025 rates have increased four (4) percent. The booking fee has increased to $80 from $65. Increasing the number of guaranteed beds to twenty (20) aligns with projected needs and reduces costs. 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):
N/A
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$1,300,000 is being budgeted for SCORE Jail services in 2025
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:
Included in the Total Cost statement, costs of specialized services have historically exceeded the budget allotment.
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
The 2025 budget for SCORE Services is $1,300,000.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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12/3/2024 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
This Interlocal Agreement Amendment takes effect on January 1, 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
This 2025 SCORE ILA Amendment guarantees the City will have jail beds and services for detained inmates in 2025. 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: 2025 Amendment to Original Agreement for Inmate Housing
Attachment B: Original Interlocal Agreement for Inmate Housing