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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: December 13, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing execution of bridge agreement with Hall and Gilliland PLLC for Public Defense Services for Indigent Defendants
SUBMITTED BY:

Bob Harrison, City Manager

Christina Payer, Buyer II

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City is mandated by the State to provide representation for indigent criminal defendants. The current contract for Public Defense Services for indigent criminal defendants between the City of Yakima and Hall and Gilliland is set to expire on 12/31/22.  Executing a Bridge Agreement with Hall and Gilliland will extend to current contract through 1/31/23, or until a new award has been completed through RFP 12240P; whichever comes first.
ITEM BUDGETED:Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Trust and Accountability
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Resolution Bridge Agreement12/6/2022Cover Memo
Bridge Agreement for 2017-08012/6/2022Cover Memo