TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Police
Chief Darrell Lowe
425-556-2529
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Police
Tim Gately
Provisional Captain
TITLE:
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Approval of an Interlocal Agreement Between King County and the City of Redmond for Misdemeanor Jail Services
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
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The City of Redmond is responsible for housing inmates detained on City misdemeanor charges. The City currently contracts with South Correctional Entity (SCORE), located in Des Moines and relies primarily on this jail for services for City defendants. The City also contracts with King County for jail services located in Seattle and at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. The King County Jail is a back-up option for the City as the City detains most of its defendants at SCORE. The King County agreement is for a term of two years, for 2021-2022.
? 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 and felons under RCW 39.34.180 (Criminal Justice Responsibilities - Interlocal Agreements - Termination.
https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.34.180
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
This is a renewal of the King County agreement that expired December 31, 2020.
OUTCOMES:
The City has access to the King County jails when needed and pays for inmate housing and other services at a per bed rate, on an as needed basis, for inmates detained on City misdemeanor charges. The proposed agreement includes updated rates for 2021; the County typically sends new rates each year in December.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
The contract was received from King County on December 18, 2020, with an effective date of January 1, 2021.
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