TO: Members of the City Council
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:
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Approval of the Indigency Screening Agreement Renewal
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond contracts with the King County Department of Public Defense (DPD) for indigent screening services for Redmond defendants, in order to determine income eligibility for Public Defender representation. The current agreement expires December 31, 2025. A new agreement would extend services through 2026. Staff is requesting Council's approval to provide the Mayor authority to approve this 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:
RCW 10.101.020 and RCW 10.101.030 (Determination of indigency); Council approval is required for Interlocal Agreements.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
The City of Redmond contracts with the King County Department of Public Defense to provide indigent screening services for Redmond District Court defendants. Department of Public Defense staff screen defendants to determine income eligibility requirements for public defender services. Providing these services is a requirement of state law and the process of public defense. The amount of the contract is based on the cost to King County of providing the service and includes the salary and benefits of the screening staff, their supervision, and King County overhead necessary to provide the service. The cost allocation to the City is based on the historical average of screenings conducted per month. The proposed contract for 2026 would be $336 per month, an increase...
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