Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SUMMIT COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The City enters into an annual agreement with the Legal Defenders Office of Summit County for the defense of indigent defendants. This Resolution authorizes such an agreement during the year 2025.
Body
Legislative History
Pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code 120-1-09, City Council annually authorizes the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Legal Defenders of Summit County for the defense of indigent defendants.
Purpose & Explanation
The City incurs costs for the defense of indigents in the Stow Municipal Court and is obligated to pay for the services provided, pursuant to Chapter 120 of the Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code 120-1-09.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code 120-1-09.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes. The current agreement expired December 31, 2024.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Aparna Wheeler, Clerk of Council