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County Administrator's Report 13. 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/05/2013
Issue: Approval of Agreement with Northwest Florida Legal Services
From:	Gordon Pike
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Agreement Relating to Civil Legal Services for Inmates at the Escambia County Jail with Northwest Florida Legal Services, Inc. - Gordon C. Pike, Corrections Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning an Agreement relating to civil legal services for inmates at the Escambia County Jail with Northwest Florida Legal Services, Inc.:

A. Approve the Agreement Relating to Civil Legal Services; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: Fund 111, Inmate Commissary, Cost Center 290406]

BACKGROUND:

Effective October 1, 2013, the County shall assume responsibility for the operation of the Escambia County Jail. As part of this transition, the County must retain the services of qualified contractors to perform essential services for inmates housed in the Jail.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding: Fund 111; Inmate Commissary, Cost Center 290406

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreement was prepared by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

This recommendation is in compliance with Chapter 46, Article II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Escambia County Jail staff will be responsible for the implementation and the coordination of this agreement.

Attachments
NWFL Contract