HomeMy WebLinkAbout5827RESOLUTION NO. 5827
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
TERMINATE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF AUBURN AND KING COUNTY TO STAND UP
THE CITY OF AUBURN MUNICIPAL COURT
WHEREAS, in 2012, the City of Auburn entered into an Interlocal Agreement with
King County for district court services ("ILA"), The most recent version of the Interlocal
Agreement was effective January 1, 2022 for an initial term of five (5) years ending on
December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the ILA provides for periodic review by all parties through the District
Court Management Review Committee ("DCMRC"). At the DCMRC meeting on March 6,
2025, King County informed the City partners of their intent to move forward with a full
cost recovery model for district court services, which will require the City of Auburn to
incur additional costs for probation services totaling over five hundred thousand dollars
annually; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the ongoing and changing judicial responsibilities
with which the City is involved, the City Council has explored alternative approaches to
address municipal court cost structures and efficiencies through phased court study
presentations from the National Center for State Courts; and
WHEREAS, after a thorough review of the alternatives and options available to the
City, it is advantageous for the City to establish their own municipal court;
WHEREAS, the current ILA term extends through December 31, 2026 and is
terminable by the participating city by providing written notice to the County by May 12,
2025, for termination effective December 31, 2026.
Resolution No. 5827
May 5, 2025
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Rev.2020
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor is authorized to terminate the ILA between the City of
Auburn and King County for district court services, no later than May 12, 2025, for a
termination date effective December 31, 2026.
Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to enter into additional agreements and to
implement those administrative procedures necessary to carry out the directives of this
Resolution.
Section 3. This Resolution will take effect and be in full force on passage and
signatures.
Dated and Signed: MCkV4S 202Cj
CITY OF AUBURN
ATTEST: APP
Shawn Campbell, MMC, City Clerk
Resolution No. 5827
May 5, 2025
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Whalen, City Attorney
Rev. 2020
May 8, 2025
Sent via First Class Certified U.S. Mail and Electronic Mail
Shannon Braddock
King County Executive
401 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle WA 98104
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3210
Seattle WA 98104
Dawn Marie Rubio
State Court Administrator
Administrative Office of the Courts
P.O. Box 41170
Olympia WA 98504-1170
RE: Notice of Termination of the Interlocal Agreement for Provision of District Court Services
between King County and the City of Auburn
Dear Executive Braddock and Ms. Rubio:
Pursuant to Section 1.2 of the Interlocal Agreement for Provision of District Court Services between King
County and the City of Auburn ("Agreement"), dated December 9, 2021, the City of Auburn ("City") is
giving King County ("County") notice that the City is terminating its participation in the Agreement
effective December 31, 2026.
The deadline for notice of termination in Section 1.2 of the Agreement reads as "February 1, 2025, for
termination effective December 31, 2026". That deadline was extended, as allowed in Section 1.3 of the
Agreement, to May 12, 2025, by Chief Presiding Judge Rebecca C. Robertson via an email to the City,
dated March 17, 2025.
The City would like to thank the County for the services provided and looks forward to a smooth transition
of services in the future.
Sincerely,
Nanc ack
Mayor
cc via electronic delivery only: Rebecca Robertson, Chief Presiding Judge
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