HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 5117CITY OF RENTON,WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.511 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RENTON,WASIllNGTON,
ESTABLISIllNG A JAIL BOOKING FEE BETWEEN GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
WHEREAS,the City of Renton wishes to provide to its citizens the most cost effective
services possible;and
WHEREAS,Washington State Law RCW 70.48.090 allows for contracting between
governments for jail services and requires that contracts:a)be in writing;b)give responsibility
to the governing unit for the operations for the jail;c)specify responsibility of each governing
unit involved;and d)include applicable charges and a basis for adjustments;and
WHEREAS,Washington State Law RCW 70.48.390 allows governing units to collect
booking fees from individuals being booked into jail;and
WHEREAS,in 2003 the Washington State Legislature revised Washington State Law
RCW 70.48.390 to allow for full cost recovery or $100,whichever is less;
NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON,DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I.A Jail Booking Fee of $64.83 will be assessed upon entry into the
jail from either agencies or individuals.
SECTIONll.This ordinance shall be effective on January 1,2005.
PASSEDBYTHECITYCOUNCILthis 20th dayof December
Bonnie I.Walton,City Clerk
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,2004.
ORDINANCE NO.5117
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 20th day of--=D.=e=c=em=b=e=r=---',2004.
7(~~'~Kathy K o Iker-Wheeler,Mayor
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Lawrence J.Warren,City Attorney
Date of Publication:12/24/04 (summary)
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