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Council approves $1.56 million base contract with Valley Defenders for indigent defense services
Summary
The council authorized a contract with Valley Defenders PLLC for indigent defense services with a $1,560,000 base amount and potential additional compensation for caseloads exceeding the contracted allotment.
The Renton City Council concurred with the finance committee and authorized the mayor and city clerk to execute an agreement for indigent defense services with Valley Defenders PLLC.
The contract provides a $1,560,000 base amount; the finance committee report noted additional compensation is available for cases that exceed the annual contracted allotment. Council Member Perez moved concurrence with the recommendation; the motion was seconded and adopted by voice vote.
Why it matters: the agreement secures counsel for defendants who qualify for appointed representation and defines the city's contracted indigent‑defense provider and budget baseline. The council did not discuss case caps, billing rates or oversight details during the meeting; those items are expected to be governed by the contract language and staff implementation.
The council approved the contract as recommended by staff and the finance committee.
