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Lynnwood council declines amendment to raise jail housing rate, approves interlocal agreement as written

Lynnwood City Council · November 25, 2024
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Summary

Council rejected an amendment to raise the daily housing rate in a new jail interlocal agreement from $198 to $210 after questions about partner notification and revenue impact; the council later approved the original ILA authorizing the mayor to sign it.

Council President Hurst moved to amend the proposed interlocal agreement for regional jail services to increase the daily housing rate from $198 to $210, saying Lynnwood should charge a market rate for agencies that use the facility. “I would hope that people will support this change,” Hurst said, citing comparable rates in nearby jurisdictions.

Police Chief Langdon expressed concern about altering…

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