Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for Use of Jail Facilities and Services
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for use of jail facilities and services and authorizing the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an interlocal agreement with Yakima County to provide use of its jail facilities and services to the City of Olympia and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Staff Contact:
Chandra Brady, Support Administrator, Olympia City Jail, 360.753.8214
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The City is required by law to provide for the incarceration of misdemeanants sentenced in its jurisdiction. The City has its own jail facility to house short-term (30 days or less) prisoners. The City has traditionally purchased long-term jail services from other jurisdictions. Since 2011, the City has purchased inmate beds and services from Lewis County. In 2019 Lewis County decreased the number of beds available to the City of Olympia, and increased the per-day cost of inmate beds. In 2019, the City will also purchase inmate beds and services from Yakima County to enhance the Olympia Police Department's ability to manage the inmate population effectively and efficiently.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Move to approve the resolution and authorize the City Manager to sign the Interlocal Agreement for Use of Jail Facilities with Yakima County.
2. Direct staff to work with Yakima County to modify the terms of the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Do not approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County and direct staff to either contract with another agency or to house fewer suspects/criminals.
Financial Impact:
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