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Lake Forest Park committee previews contract renewals for municipal judge, prosecutors and public defense; combined increases could affect general fund
Summary
The committee reviewed proposed contract changes on Oct. 16: a recommended extension and FTE increase for Municipal Judge Grant, an increase for the city’s prosecuting attorney, and a new public-defense contract that shifts toward higher per-case costs. Staff estimated the combined near-term impact on the general fund at roughly $100,000.
Lake Forest Park Budget and Finance Committee members reviewed several forthcoming contract renewals and rate changes at their Oct. 16 meeting, including a recommended extension for Municipal Judge Grant, a proposed rate increase for the city’s prosecuting attorney, and a new public-defense contract following a regional shift in standards and pay.
On the municipal judge: the presenter said the city recommends reappointing Municipal Judge Grant and amending her contract to extend the term through 2029 and increase scheduled weekly hours. Currently contracted at 24 hours per week, staff recommended moving Judge Grant to 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), a 0.15 FTE increase. The presenter said the change would increase costs by just under $35,000 per year; part of the added cost would be charged to the city’s traffic-safety…
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