Council authorizes extension of inmate‑housing IGA with Douglas County as fees rise

City staff requested authorization for the city manager to enter a one‑year extension of the inmate‑housing intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Douglas County.

Staff said the county is increasing jail fees by 4% for the next fiscal year and presented figures showing the city’s related charges rising from roughly $300,000 to about $312,000 and the per‑night overage fee increasing from approximately $103.33 to about $107.98. The presenter explained the city’s fixed‑fee arrangement for 16 beds buys more predictable capacity and has been financially preferable to previous per‑night billing. Council members asked how often the 16‑bed allotment is fully used; staff said usage fluctuates and the fixed fee provided stability.

Council voted to authorize the city manager to sign the extension. Ending: Staff said the IGA helps the city manage capacity and costs for pre‑sentencing and short-term sentences, and the city will monitor bed usage and overage charges under the extended agreement.