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 a resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for Use of Jail Facilities and Services.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a resolution authoring an interlocal agreement with Lewis County to provide use of its jail facilities and services.
Staff Contact:
Ren Emerson-Beckman, Jail Lieutenant, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8042.
Presenter(s):
Rich Allen, Interim Police Chief
Background and Analysis:
By law, the City is required to provide for the incarceration of those convicted of misdemeanors sentenced in its jurisdiction. The City has its 28-bed jail facility to house short-term (30-days or less) detainees and has traditionally purchased long-term jail services from other jurisdictions. Since 2011, the City has contracted jail beds from Lewis County. A new contract is needed with Lewis County for continued use of jail services
The new contract includes an increase in the rate from $68.54 per bed per day to $77.25 per bed per day. This contract also includes the ability to house inmates with "high needs" that have specific oversight needs that cannot be met at the City jail. The fee for "high needs" inmates will increase from $91.41 per bed per day to $94.15 per bed per day. The new termination date of this contract will be December 31, 2022.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
There are no known community interests for this agreement.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for Jail services.
2. Do not approve the Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement and direct staff to either contract with another agency or house fewer inmates.
3. Consider the Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Lewis County for Jail ...
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