To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Sarah Hensley, Management Assistant
Subject:
Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Keller, Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville, Texas, for participation in the Metroport Teen Court Program, effective October 1, 2017.
Action Requested:
City Council consideration of the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the Cities of Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville for participation in the Metroport Teen Court Program, effective October 1, 2017.
Background:
In 2010, the City of Keller entered into an Interlocal Agreement to join the Metroport Teen Court Program.
The Metroport Teen Court Program allows juvenile offenders convicted of misdemeanor crimes to elect to fulfill their obligations through community service and participation in the judicial process as an alternative to burdening their parents with the expenses associated with a citation. The program encourages parental involvement and communication, and many teens remain in the program as volunteers after their service requirements have been completed. The Metroport Teen Court is staffed by the City of Southlake, and the program is conducted at the Southlake Department of Public Safety Headquarters building. A Teen Court Advisory Board consisting of one (1) council member and two (2) at large members from each community assists the Court in matters relating to policy and procedures. The Municipal Judges from each community set the structure of the proceedings and corresponding sentencing.
The proposed Interlocal Agreement is for a period of twelve (12) months, beginning October 1, 2017. It shall automatically extend monthly unless a new agreement is adopted for the ensuing year. Any party may terminate its participation in the agreement, without recourse or liability, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. The Interlocal Agreement will also be presented to the City Councils from the Cities of Southlake, Grapevine and Colleyville for their consideration. There are no changes in the contract from the previous year.
Budget Impact:
Each participating city is required to pay a service fee in the amount of $36,750 to the City of Southlake. Funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 General Fund budget. There is no increase in cost for the upcoming year.
Financial Considerations:
Not applicable.
Citizen Input/Board Review:
Not applicable.
Legal Review:
Not applicable.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Approve the proposed resolution as presented.