HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 3372 CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 3 3 7 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO SIGN A LETTER
OF AGREEMENT WITH THE OKANOGAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE FOR JAIL SERVICES.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton maintains a jail facility and from time to time finds it
necessary to house prisoners at other facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton has made contact with the Okanogan County Sheriff's
Office regarding housing of prisoners; and
WHEREAS, the City of Renton can house prisoners at the Okanogan County Jail at a
cost far less than the costs to house prisoners at King County Jail; and
WHEREAS, Okanogan County currently provides for transport of prisoners from other
agencies to the Okanogan County Jail; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperative Act, RCW 39.34, and the City and County Jails
Act, RCW 70.48, allow for governmental subdivisions to contract for the housing of prisoners;
and
WHEREAS, the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office and the City of Renton Police
Department have agreed in concept regarding the housing of Renton prisoners;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a Letter of
Agreement with Okanogan County for jail services. This agreement is effective as of August 1,
1998 and will remain in effect until canceled by either party.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3372
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of February 1999.
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Marilyn Pet s j ity Clerk
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of February , 1999.
Jes anner, Mayor
Approved as orm:
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Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney
RES.687:10/05/98:as.
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