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 |
Deputy Police Chief |
TITLE:
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Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between King County and the City of Redmond and 2025 Detention Rates for Inmate Housing at King County Jail Facilities
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond is responsible for housing inmates detained on local misdemeanor charges. The City currently contracts with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD). This includes bookings at the King County Jail and Juvenile Detention in Seattle and the Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.
On December 31, 2024, the term of the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Jail Services between King County and the City of Redmond will expire. DAJD is proposing a 5-year term for the next ILA, commencing on January 1, 2025. The proposed rates, pending King County Council approval, for January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 are attached. Beginning January 1, 2026, the booking fees will be inflated annually.
Police staff is seeking Council’s approval of this Interlocal Agreement.
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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:
The City pays for inmate beds at King County Jail facilities, on an as needed basis, and other jail services for inmates detained on City misdemeanor charges. Other services provided by King County Jail facilities and paid by the City includes psychiatric housing, infirmary, and 1:1 guard duties at an hourly rate.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
The rate increases are effective January 1, 2025
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Total annual cost varies upon use. $50,000 is dedicated in the budget for King County Jail services and the total cost historically falls under this dollar amount.
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 2025 proposed City budget for King County Jail services is $50,000.
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/19/2024 |
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:
The detention rates are effective January 1, 2025.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The City will no longer contract with the King County Jail
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Proposed 2025 King County Jail Rates
Attachment B: 2025-2029 Interlocal Housing Agreement between King County and the City of Redmond