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Council considers interlocal agreement with Yakima County for jail housing; staff says it could lower per‑day costs
Summary
Staff presented an interlocal agreement option with Yakima County Department of Corrections that would provide a lower‑cost bed option for longer inmate commitments, including female inmates and medical/mental health housing. Council moved the authorization to execute the ILA; the transcript does not record the final formal vote.
Acting Police Chief Tracy presented an interlocal agreement proposal with Yakima County Department of Corrections on March 18, telling councilors the contract would give North Bend and Snoqualmie another lower‑cost option to house long‑term inmates.
Chief Tracy summarized current options and daily rates shown in the agenda bill. The packet compared current costs for long‑term housing: Issaquah ($150/day plus a $20…
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