TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Planning and Community Development
Carol Helland
425-556-2107
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Planning and Community Development
Seraphie Allen
Deputy Director
Planning and Community Development
Brooke Buckingham
Human Services Manager
TITLE:
title
Approval of Office of Public Defense (OPD) Public Defense Improvement Funds
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff is requesting Council approval to accept a grant award for Office of Public Defense (OPD) Improvement Funds. Grant funds would be used to contract with an expert consultant to evaluate attorney performance, case outcomes, and oversight and compliance with standards.
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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:
Council approval is required for grant acceptance. Upon receipt of the contract, it will undergo internal and legal review of the terms. The Mayor will sign as the authorized representative of the City following review through the contracting process consistent with the Delegated Contracting Authority.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Washington State offers grants to help cities and counties improve public defense services. Eligible uses for these funds are outlined in RCW 10.101.060.
OUTCOMES:
This grant would support an evaluation of Redmond's contracted public defense attorneys to ensure high-quality, equitable legal representation for indigent clients. The City would solicit services from a public defense expert to conduct this evaluation and develop recommendations for improvements.
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:
$20,930
Approved in cur...
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