08-24-15 Regular Meeting of La Porte City Council

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REQUEST FOR CITY Agenda Date Requested: August 24 2 15 Requested By: Denise Mitrano Report: Resolution: Ordinance: Exhibit: Interlocal Agreement - Court Exhibit: COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM Budget Source of Funds: N/A Account Number: N/A Amount Budgeted: SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION The City of La Porte was recently approached by representatives from the City of Morgan's Point to provide municipal court services. The proposed Interlocal Agreement — Municipal Court is for a term of three fiscal years plus one month, commencing on September 1, 2015. The proposed fee for each fiscal year is $20,000 for the first 600 citations processed through La Porte Municipal Court and $31.00 per citation processed above 600. The proposed fee for the month of September 2015 is $1,667. Under the proposed agreement, the City of La Porte would provide municipal court clerical services and provide facilities for the Morgan's Point judge and prosecutor to prepare for and hold court. The clerical services would include assisting defendants, issuing and clearing warrants, receiving and depositing payments, maintaining court records, submitting monthly and quarterly reports to the state, creating court dockets, and issuing jury summons. The City of Morgan's Point shall provide and pay for judicial, prosecutorial and bailiff personnel. A copy of the proposed Interlocal Agreement — Court is attached. Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Morgan's Point for the provision of municipal court clerical services. Action Required by Council: Consider approval or other action authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Morgan's Point for municipal court services. Approved for City Council Agenda Corby D. Alexander, City Manager Date