TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
(425)556-2521
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Brian Coats
Captain
TITLE:
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Approval of an Interlocal Agreement - Mental Health Professional Services for City of Duvall
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Police department staff is seeking Council's approval of an interlocal agreement for the City of Redmond to provide Mental Health Professional (MHP) services for the City of Duvall.
The Redmond Police Department employs a dedicated MHP who is a clinically licensed mental health provider and community support administrator. The Police Department agrees to release MHP Kroll from job duties in Redmond to work four hours per week in Duvall with the primary goal being to provide technical assistance and support to develop their own MHP program.
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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 interlocal agreements.
* Council Request:
Approve ILA
* Other Key Facts:
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OUTCOMES:
Duvall is desirous of MHP services from Redmond to assist in fulfilling its obligation to the Duvall community pursuant to RCW 39.34.010 and RCW 39.34.080. In addition to providing technical assistance and support to get their own program off the ground, the MHP Kroll will respond to calls along with Duvall officers and assist Duvall officers remotely while working in Redmond.
MHP Kroll has been responding to calls in Duvall and via remote access as a mutual aid request for services. The ILA provides a means for the City of Redmond to be reimbursed for these services, which was not done prior to this agreement.
Per the ILA, the City of Duvall will pay for any costs associated with contracting for mental health professional services provided by Redmond, including ...
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