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Council renews bailiff contract with Wasatch Constables and appoints Matt Jennings
Summary
Chief Park explained renewing the constable contract to provide bailiff services instead of using sworn officers; council approved resolution 25‑31 to renew the contract and passed a separate resolution to appoint Matt Jennings as the city's constable.
The council approved two related items: a renewal of the contract for constable and bailiff services with Wasatch Constables and a resolution appointing Matt Jennings as the city’s constable under that service.
Police Chief Park said the city began contracting the service in 2019 to avoid the expense and operational strain of removing sworn officers from patrol duties for court assignments. "We contracted originally with this group back in 2019 and what's before you tonight is to renew that contract," Chief Park said.
Council members asked whether any specific court fees offset the city cost; staff said fines and court costs are collected but there is no identified additional revenue specifically to fund bailiff services. The council moved and approved the contract renewal and the appointment by roll call.
Next steps: staff will finalize the constable contract renewal and proceed with the appointment documentation for Matt Jennings.
