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County Administrator's Report 11. 12.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	07/07/2016
Issue: Amendment to Agreement PD13-14.064 between CenturyLink and Escambia County
From:	Chip Simmons
Department:	Corrections
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Amending the Contract With CenturyLink Public Communications, Inc., to Comply with FCC Order - Chip W. Simmons, Assistant County Administrator

That the Board take the following action concerning the Third Amendment of Agreement Relating to Inmate Telephone Services, PD 13-14.064, with CenturyLink Public Communications, Inc., which provides for the inmate calling system at the Escambia County Jail:

A. Approve the Third Amendment of Agreement Relating to Inmate Telephone Services, PD 13-14.064. The primary goal of this Amendment is to provide a solution that will achieve compliance with the Federal Communication Commission's October 22, 2015, order in WC Docket No. 12-375 that is in the best interest of the Escambia County Jail's inmate population; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Amendment.

[Funding: This Contract is a Revenue Contract related to Fund 111, Detention-Jail Commissary, Revenue Account 342302]

BACKGROUND:

On October 22, 2015 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released an order in WC Docket NO. 12-375 that addresses the rates and fees that can be charged for Inmate Calling Services (ICS). This Third Amendment is needed In order to bring PD13-14.064 in compliance with the FCC order and minimize the impact to the Jail's Inmate Welfare Fund (Fund 111).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Fund 111, Revenue Account 342302 Detention-Jail Commissary

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This amendment has been reviewed by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, and found to be legally sufficient.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board of County Commissioners' Policy requires contract amendments to be Board approved.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval and execution by the Chairman, the Corrections Department will facilitate execution of the amendment by CenturyLink Public Communications, LLC.

Attachments
Third Amendment to Agreement