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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. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 3372 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 8th day of February 1999. arir Marilyn Pet s j ity Clerk APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 8th day of February , 1999. Jes anner, Mayor Approved as orm: avtr6ateWAAQin-itet.„ / Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney RES.687:10/05/98:as. 2