Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lewis 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 approving the Interlocal Agreement for use of jail facilities between the City of Olympia and Lewis County and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve an interlocal agreement with Lewis 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.
Attached is the 2020 update of the agreement with Lewis County for Olympia’s continued use of Lewis County inmate beds and jail services.
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 Lewis County.
2. Direct staff to work with Lewis County to modify the terms of the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Do not approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County and direct staff to either contract with another agency or to house fewer suspects/criminals.
Financial Impact:
Lewis County rates have increased for 2020. These costs are included in the Olympia City Jail’s 2020 budget.
Attachments:
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement