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Council OKs agreement to house East Hazel Crest detainees; city to charge $200 per detention
Summary
The council approved an intergovernmental agreement allowing Chicago Heights to detain persons arrested by East Hazel Crest for a fee of $200 per detention; Police Chief Robles said it would not strain facilities and noted East Hazel Crest had only two arrests last year.
The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement (Resolution 2026-49) permitting the Chicago Heights Police Department to house detainees from the Village of East Hazel Crest, with the City to charge $200 per detention.
Police Chief Robles told the council the arrangement "would not put a strain on the City's facilities to house detainees from East Hazel Crest," and reported East Hazel Crest had only two arrests in the past year. The resolution passed by roll call with six ayes and one absent.
The agreement creates a fee-for-service arrangement; the minutes record a brief discussion but no public comment or alternate fee schedule. Staff will monitor utilization and the financial receipts associated with the arrangement.
Actions: Motion to approve Resolution 2026-49 moved by Alderman Sonia Perez and seconded by Alderman Kelli Merrick; vote: Ayes: Smith, Perez, Rodgers, Baikauskas, Zaranti, Merrick; Absent: Brassea. Outcome: approved.
