Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: SHRF - Sheriff (Jail too)

Directors' Update: May 10, 2023

Business Meeting: May 16, 2023

Summary:

Acceptance of an interlocal agreement for use of Jail Facilities between the Lewis County Sheriff's Office/County and Mason County Sheriff's Office

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Chris Sweet, Carrie Breen, Sandy Lupo

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of the County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the interlocal prisoner housing agreement between the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and Mason County Sheriff's Office; and

WHEREAS, this agreement is for emergent situations only and not a daily bed contract; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said service contract.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Lewis County Sheriff's Office shall have discretion pertaining to acceptance of inmates from other agencies. In the exercise of such discretion, priority will be given to law enforcement agencies that are based within Lewis County; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the aforesaid agreement for utilization of jail facilities is hereby approved, and the BOCC is authorized to sign the same.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 16th day of May, 2023.