TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Police |
Chief Darrell Lowe |
425-556-2529 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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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:
recommendation
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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.
• Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
City funding available for jail services provided at SCORE and King County for 2021-2022 is $945,000. The total amount paid (Jan-Nov) for King County Jail Services in 2020 was $4,600. This is lower due in part to COVID restrictions.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
228 Criminal Justice
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☒ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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1/19/2021 |
Committee of the Whole - Public Safety |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
This Interlocal Agreement takes effect on January 1, 2021 and expires on December 31, 2022. The agreement will provide the City the ability to house inmates at the King County Jail on an as needed basis.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The King County Jail is not the City’s primary housing option. If not approved, the City would need to explore other options for alternative jail services, however, these options are limited.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Interlocal Agreement Between King County and The City of Redmond for Jail Services