Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: SHRF - Sheriff (Jail too)

Directors' Update: Jan. 20, 2021

Business Meeting: Jan. 25, 2021

Summary:

Acceptance of an interlocal agreement for use of jail facilities between the Lewis County Sheriff's Office/County and the incorporated cities of Centralia, Napavine, Pe Ell and Winlock

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

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

Resolution

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the interlocal prisoner housing agreements between the Lewis County Sheriff's Office/County and the incorporated cities of Centralia, Napavine, Pe Ell and Winlock; and

WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution of said service contracts ; and

WHEREAS, these are non-expiring agreements; and

WHEREAS, these interlocal agreements are modified to reflect a daily bed rate of $75.00 per day; and

WHEREAS, the BOCC authorizes the Sheriff, or his designee, to approve and sign future amendments of this agreement.

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 25th day of January, 2021.