File #: RES-23:041    Version: 1 Name: INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH JAIL FEES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND TO AMEND THE 2023 BUDGET FOR JAIL FEES
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/13/2023 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 3/7/2023
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH JAIL FEES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND TO AMEND THE 2023 BUDGET FOR JAIL FEES
Sponsors: Mayor's Office, Police Department
Indexes: Intergovernmental Agreement
Attachments: 1. Scan0201

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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH JAIL FEES BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND CRAIGHEAD COUNTY AND TO AMEND THE 2023 BUDGET FOR JAIL FEES

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WHEREAS, Craighead County, Arkansas operates a detention facility; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to house prisoners at said facility; and,

 

WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro desires to establish a fixed rate to ensure fiscal stability; and,

 

WHEREAS, the 2023 budget for Jail Fees will need to be increased $250,000 to provide for the Intergovernmental Agreement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro that:

 

SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro shall enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Craighead County establishing Jail fees as follows:

 

January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 in the amount of $248,758.72 per month

 

SECTION 2: The City of Jonesboro 2023 budget for Jail Fees shall be increased $250,000.

 

SECTION 3:  Mayor Harold Copenhaver and City Clerk April Leggett are authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to effectuate this agreement.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 7TH DAY OF MARCH 2023.