TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive
Malisa Files
425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Executive
Nina Rivkin
Chief Policy Advisor
TITLE:
title
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for the Provision of District Court Services between King County and the City of Redmond
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City of Redmond contracts with King County for the provision of court services from King County District Court pursuant to a fifteen-year agreement that began in 2006 and expires at the end of 2021. The agreement has been updated for the next thirteen-year time period, with an initial five-year term and two four-year extensions, expiring on December 31, 2034.
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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:
Under Washington State law (RCW 39.34.180), cities are responsible for providing criminal justice services for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses committed by adults in their respective jurisdictions; these services include prosecution, public defense, court and jail services.
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
Twelve cities contract with King County for court services and are bringing the agreement to their Councils for approval. The contract cities are: Auburn, Beaux Arts, Bellevue, Burien, Carnation, Covington, Duvall, Kenmore, Redmond, Sammamish, Shoreline and Skykomish.
OUTCOMES:
The Interlocal Agreement with King County for court services is essentially the same agreement that has been in place since 2006, with updates to reflect changes in state law and improve clarity of terms and processes. The cost model, which is an attachment to the agreement, has been updated and includes a cap on costs for security provided by the King County Sheriff's Office at facilities used by cities. The model
has also been ...
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