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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S COMMISSION FOR DEFENSE OF INDIGENT DEFENDANTS IN THE STOW MUNICIPAL COURT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The City enters into an Agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission annually for the defense of indigent defendants.
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Legislative History
The City enters into an Agreement with the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission annually for the defense of indigent defendants. Typically the City incurs minimal costs for the defense of indigents but is obligated to provide services if needed, pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code 120-1-09. For the year to date, two cases were billed at the 2014 rate of $160/case, and one case was billed at the current rate of $170/case. A total of $490 has been paid to the Summit County Public Defender’s Commission during the current year.
Purpose & Explanation
The Summit County Legal Defenders Office has requested approval of legislation authorizing contract services for the defense of indigents for cases opened during the period from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016, billable at a rate of $170 per case, which reflects no increase over the current rate.
Timing Considerations
An emergency clause has been included, as the new agreement is effective January 1, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Suggested Action
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of legislation authorizing this agreement.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council