08-09-11 Public Safety and Human Resources CommitteeMinutes
Public Safety and Human Resources Committee Meeting
August 9, 2011
Elected Officials Present: Council member Stephen Bernheim
Council member D. J. Wilson
Staff Present: Assistant Police Chief Gerry Gannon
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.
A. Interlocal Agreement with Okanogan County for Jail Services
ACOP Gannon explained the proposed interlocal agreement with Okanogan
County would cut the cost of long term jail confinements. He explained that the
City pays Snohomish County $62.50 per day and a $90 booking fee. Lynnwood
fees are $65 per day and a $10 booking fee.
Okanogan County would charge the department $51 per day with no booking
fees and Okanogan would transport the prisoner without cost.
Councilmember Bernheim asked ACOP Gannon how this would affect the
inmate's family ties or the effect it would have on recidivism rates of an inmate.
ACOP Gannon said he didn't have any information on how the distance from the
community would affect recidivism. He agreed that with an inmate in Okanogan
County it would be more difficult for visitation.
Councilmember DJ Wilson asked what is considered long term confinement.
ACOP Gannon responded that a long term confinement is anywhere from 30 to
364 days. The judge and the probation department also determine the best
location for the commitment. ACOP Gannon told the Council members that
sentencing to a long term commitment depends on the crime and the defendant's
past criminal history.
Action: Forward to August 15, 2011 City Council Consent Agenda with a
recommendation to approve.
The meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Public Safety & Human Resources Committee
August 9, 2011
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