Title
Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for Jail Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Lewis County for jail services.
Report
Issue:
The City is required by law to provide for the incarceration of misdemeanants sentenced in its jurisdiction. The City has its own 28-bed jail facility to house short-term (30-days or less) prisoners. It has traditionally purchased long-term jail services from other jurisdictions. Since 2011, the City has purchased beds from Lewis County. A new contract is needed with Lewis County for continued purchase of jail services.
Staff Contact:
Chandra Brady, Jail Manager, Olympia Police Department
360.753.8042
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Calendar.
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is currently contracting with Lewis County for inmate beds. The attached Lewis County contract continues Olympia's use of Lewis County jail services. The new contract guarantees Olympia's use of 16 beds/day. The rate per day has increased from a daily rate of $52.50 to $60.38/bed/day. Due to the price increase, we will be committing to purchasing only 16 beds, rather than 18 beds as we did in 2015. This contract also includes the ability to house "high needs" inmates who have specific oversight needs that cannot be met at the City jail. The fee for "high needs" inmates is $80.50/bed/day, which is an increase over the previous fee of $70.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
NA
Options:
1. Approve the Interlocal Agreement and continue to use Lewis County jail services
2. Do not approve the Interlocal Agreement and direct staff to either contract with another agency or to house fewer suspects/criminals.
Financial Impact:
The City is obligated by the contract to pay for 18 beds/day for a total of $343,934. Additional beds may be purchased as needed, dependent upon space availability in the Lewis County Jail. Also, "high needs" beds can be purchased as needed, with mutual agreement between the City and the County, and these beds are in addition to the contracted guaranteed 16 beds.