Approve interlocal agreement for use of Juvenile facilities with Cowlitz County Juvenile Court. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 21-336
APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR USE
OF JUVENILE FACILITIES BETWEEN LEWIS
COUNTY JUVENILE COURT AND COWLITZ
COUNTY JUVENILE COURT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reviewed the
interlocal agreement between the Lewis County Juvenile Court and Cowlitz County
Juvenile Court; and
WHEREAS, this interlocal agreement provides a daily bed rate of $152 per day,
for five youth, for 210 days, beginning October 1, 2021, and ending April 30,
2022, for a total of $159,600; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best public interest to authorize the execution
of said interlocal agreement; and
WHEREAS, the BOCC authorizes the the Juvenile Court Administrator to approve
and sign the agreement and any future amendments extending the duration and/
or changing the bed rate of this agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the aforesaid interlocal agreement for
utilization of Cowlitz County Juvenile facilities by the Lewis County Juvenile Court
is hereby approved, and the Juvenile Court Administrator is authorized to sign the
same.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of September, 2021.
Page 1 of 2 Res. 21-336
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Andrew Logerwell Absent
By: Andrew Logerwell, Gary Stamper, Chair
Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester Sean D. Swope
Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of
County Commissioners
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR DETENTION
OF LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILES IN THE
COWLITZ COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY
THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this 7th day of September,2021, is between LEWIS
COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT(LEWIS),a constitutional and statutory court of record of the
state of Washington,presiding in Lewis County, a political subdivision of the state of
Washington,and COWLITZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT(COWLITZ),a constitutional and
statutory court of record of the state of Washington,presiding in Cowlitz County,a political
subdivision of the State of Washington,and is authorized under Titles 2 and 13 RCW.
A. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this interagency agreement is to permit juveniles under the jurisdiction of the
Lewis County Superior Juvenile Court Division,detention section("Juvenile Division
detention")to be housed at the Cowlitz County Superior Court Juvenile Detention Facility,
located at 1725 1st Avenue,Longview,Washington.
B. DEFINITION OF JUVENILE:
For the purpose of this agreement,"Juvenile"shall mean a youth,age twelve(12)through
age seventeen(17).
C. SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS:
1. COWLITZ agrees to make available to LEWIS,as set forth hereunder, five bed
days every seven months at the Cowlitz Juvenile Detention Facility located at 1725
1s`Avenue,Longview, Washington,for the placement of juveniles under the
jurisdiction of the Lewis County Juvenile Division detention section.
2. COWLITZ agrees to permit juveniles under the jurisdiction of LEWIS to be
housed at the COWLITZ Juvenile Detention Facility,located at 1725 1st Avenue,
Longview,Washington,on a space available basis.
3. COWLITZ reserves the right to refuse to accept any LEWIS juveniles if in the
opinion of the COWLITZ COUNTY Juvenile Administrator or his/her designee,it
would not be in the best interest of COWLITZ,including but not limited to:
overcrowding,being unconscious,under the influence of alcohol/drugs,ill with a
communicable disease, or gravely disabled as defined in RCW 71.34.020. At the
time of presenting a LEWIS youth for detention,the failure of LEWIS to provide all
necessary intake information and documentation,including whether a youth is
currently experiencing medical problems,shall be deemed a refusal to accept and an
ineffective transfer of a LEWIS youth for detention for purposes of Section K,below.
4. If the population of the detention facility is such that it necessitates reduction,
LEWIS shall remove all juveniles detained on a space available basis as requested
within seventy-two(72)hours after notice by telephone that such a reduction is
necessary.
D. DOCUMENTATION/REQUIREMENTS FOR DETENTION:
1. Any juvenile detained pursuant to this agreement must be accompanied by an
arrest report/probable cause detention information sheet filled out by the LEWIS law
enforcement officer or Probation Officer that placed the youth in custody or a signed
order to detain by a LEWIS Juvenile Court Judge,and all other documentation
deemed necessary by COWLITZ to provide COWLITZ with legal authority to accept
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and maintain detention of any LEWIS youth.
2. LEWIS shall provide to COWLITZ any medical information it has describing a
juvenile's known or existing medical condition at the juvenile was taken into custody.
LEWIS shall also provide any on-going prescription medication,if available,needed
to control the condition.
3. LEWIS and COWLITZ agree to comply with the requirements of the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPAA),and administrative rules
adopted to implement the Act,with regard to all health information transferred
pursuant to this agreement.
E. TRANSPORTATION:
1. LEWIS shall provide all transportation requirements of any juvenile being
transported to and from COWLITZ pursuant to this agreement.
2. COWLITZ may provide transportation to and from local health providers for
medical treatment.
F. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. The LEWIS Juvenile Division detention section shall maintain routine contact
with the COWLITZ Juvenile Detention Facility regarding any and all juveniles
detained in COWLITZ pursuant to this agreement and shall be responsive to any
emergency situation regarding said juveniles.
2. The COWLITZ Juvenile Detention Facility shall contact the LEWIS Juvenile
Division detention section in the event of any unusual problems or issues regarding a
juvenile being detained pursuant to this agreement and shall immediately contact the
LEWIS Juvenile Division detention section in event of any medical emergency
relating to a juvenile being detained pursuant to this agreement.
G. DETENTION STANDARDS AND YOUTH OVERSIGHT:
1. COWLITZ shall provide LEWIS with a copy of its Detention Intake Standards.
2. Any LEWIS juvenile accepted by COWLITZ shall be placed in a standard
detention program unless the court order specifies otherwise.
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H. COSTS PER BED:
1. LEWIS shall pay$152.00 per bed day for an average of(5)beds per day and for a
total of(1050)bed days during the 7 month term of this agreement,equaling a
monthly amount of$22,800.00,throughout the term of this agreement.
2. Any bed days incurred by LEWIS in excess of(1050)bed days during October 1,
2021 to April 30, 2021 will be paid at the rate of$152.00 per each additional bed day
in excess of(1050)bed days.
3. In the event that Cowlitz terminates or effectively terminates this agreement,or
requires a reduction in the number of bed days available to Lewis,then Lewis's
payment obligations hereunder shall be reduced in proportion to the reduction in the
number of bed days available to Lewis.
I. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS:
COWLITZ agrees to bill LEWIS every month by the 15th of the month following the
billed period for all services pursuant to this agreement. All shall be paid within
thirty(30)days of billing.
J. MEDICAL COSTS:
COWLITZ shall provide sick call medical attention to the juveniles. In addition to
the per bed rate,LEWIS shall be responsible for any other medical costs incurred by
COWLITZ for the care of juveniles held under this agreement, including,but not
limited to,any third-party transportation which may in the judgment of COWLITZ be
reasonably necessary to transport a juvenile to a health center or hospital for
treatment. If reasonably possible,COWLITZ shall notify the LEWIS Juvenile
Division detention section in advance of incurring these extraordinary medical costs.
K. HOLD HARMLESS:
LEWIS agrees to indemnify and hold COWLITZ harmless,and its elective and
appointed officers,employees and agents free and harmless from and against all
claims,demands and causes of action of any kind or character,including the cost of
defense thereof,arising prior to the effective transfer of a LEWIS juvenile to and
acceptance of that juvenile by COWLITZ, or arising during any time LEWIS
juveniles are in the control,care or oversight, or administration of officers, employees
or agents of LEWIS, excepting only any claims alleging negligent or wrongful acts or
omissions on the part of officers, employees or agents of COWLITZ.
COWLITZ agrees to indemnify and hold LEWIS harmless,and its elective and
appointed officers,employees and agents free and harmless from and against all
claims,demands and causes of action of any kind or character,including the cost of
defense thereof, arising after LEWIS juveniles are transferred to and accepted by
COWLITZ or arising during the time LEWIS juveniles are in the control, care or
oversight,or administration of officers,employees or agents of COWLTIZ,excepting
only any claims alleging negligent or wrongful acts or omissions on the part of
officers,employees or agents of Lewis and/or its juvenile court.
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Each Party hereunder waives it immunity under Title 51 RCW(Industrial Insurance)
solely for the purposes of this Agreement and these indemnity provisions,
acknowledging this waiver was mutually negotiated.
1.--CHANGES-OR-ADDITIONS:-------------
No change or addition to this agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party
unless such change or addition is in writing and executed by both parties.
M. EFFECTIVE DATE AND RENEWALS:
This agreement becomes effective on October 1st,2021,by signature of this document
by the parties hereto. It shall automatically renew from year to year thereafter unless
otherwise modified or terminated. This Agreement may be terminated by either
party,effective no less than sixty(60)days after receipt or written notice given by the
party seeking to terminate. This Agreement may be modified only after written
notice of intention to modify and by mutual agreement of the parties.
N. CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS:
This agreement is subject to the debt limitation provisions of Article VIII, Section 6
of the Washington Constitution and the provisions of the Washington Tort Claims
Act,Revised Code of Washington(RCW), Chapter 4.96.
O. GOVERNING LAW,VENUE AND SEVERABILITY:
This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of
Washington,and any action arising out of this Agreement shall be instituted and
maintained only in a court of competent jurisdiction in Cowlitz County, WA. The
provisions of this Agreement are severable,and if any term or provision is deemed to
be illegal,invalid, or unenforceable,in whole or in part,it shall not affect any other
term or provision, or other parties'rights and obligations under this Agreement.
P. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Each party will act in its individual capacity and not as an agent, employee,
i partner,joint venture; or associate of the other. An employee, agent,contractor or
subcontractor of one party shall not be deemed or construed to be the employee or
agent of the other party for any purpose whatsoever,including responsibility for any
federal or state tax or benefit,industrial insurance,or social security liability.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create liability or a right of
indemnification by any third party.
2. Each party warrants and represents to the other that the person signing below has
been properly and legally authorized and empowered to execute this Agreement on
behalf of the party for whom they sign.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON FOR LE COUNTY WASHINGTON FOR COW,,ITZ.COUNTY
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Shad Hail,Juvenile Court Administrator Gary B.Bash r,'Presiding J1dge'
[Authorized to sign pursuant to Lewis County [Authorized to sign pursuant to GR 291
Resolution 21-336]
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 21-336 BOCC Meeting Date: Sept. 14, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Approve an interlocal agreement for use of Juvenile facilities between Lewis County Juvenile Court
and Cowlitz County Juvenile Court
Contact: Shad Hail Phone: 360-740-2622
Department: SC - Superior Court
Description:
Approve an interlocal agreement for use of Juvenile facilities between Lewis County Juvenile Court
and Cowlitz County Juvenile Court
Approvals: Publication Requirements:
Publications:
User Status
PA's Office Approved
Shad Hail Approved
Additional Copies: Cover Letter To:
Shad Hail, Linda Mastin, Doug Carey, Grace
Jimenez and Susan Wickert