To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: KEITH KAUFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATES TO ALLOW THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH TO PROVIDE JAIL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $290 PER ARRESTEE NOT TO EXCEED $44,500, FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2021 AND ENDING MAY 31, 2022, OR UPON REACHING THE MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT, UNLESS TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Redondo Beach Police Department seeks approval to provide jail services for the City of Palos Verdes Estates Police Department for one-year or once the maximum cost reimbursement in the amount of $44,500 has been reached By the City of Palos Verdes Estates. The City of Palos Verdes Estates is looking to reduce budget costs by outsourcing jail services. Based upon arrest statistics from prior years, the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department estimates processing/booking approximately 100 arrestees during the term of this agreement.
BACKGROUND
In 2019, The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department contacted the Redondo Beach Police Department requesting a one-year agreement allowing Palos Verdes Estates to book and house in custody arrests at the Redondo Beach City Jail when needed. Palos Verdes Estates estimates annual in-custody bookings at 100. Based upon this estimate, existing Redondo Beach Police Department staffing is capable of performing these supplemental jail/custody services with Palos Verdes Estates. For purposes of this agreement, the supplemental jail services will include furnishing jail staff and supervision, equipment, inmate communications, meals for inmates, and any other supplies necessary to provide the jail services agreed upon. The Palos Verdes Estates Police Department will maintain responsibility for any non-emergent transportation needs of their inmates. Redondo Beach Police Department will take necessary steps to assure that emergency medical treatment and transport is provided to a medical facility. I...
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