To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Nathaniel C. Perry, III, Chief Public Defender
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and Kevin Rush, in an amount not to exceed $56,000.00, to provide for the coordination and delivery of weekend arraignments; the term of this agreement is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2921-283.00-818.008
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve an amendment of the Professional Services Contract with Kevin L. Rush for the coordination and delivery of weekend arraignment services for the term of October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
The original contract between Kevin L. Rush and Genesee County was approved by the Board on September 27, 2023, by RES-2023-601. The original term of the contract was October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024, subject to three (3) one-year extensions.
DISCUSSION:
This contract for the coordination and delivery of legal services is necessary to comply with the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission's ("MIDC") Minimum Standards for Indigent Criminal Defense Services, including the provision of counsel at arraignment and all other critical stages in the district courts and newer requirements for attorney compensation and qualifications.
In addition to extending the contract for one additional year, this amendment also increases the hourly rates to be paid in accordance with the new MIDC approved compliance plan. All other terms and conditions remain the same, including the total initial amount not to exceed $56,000, with a provision allowing for an amendment to increase the maximum compensation amount, if necessary, as required by the MIDC.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This contract is fully funded by the MIDC Grant under attorney fees, 2921-283.00-818.008, with no additional county allocation required. All MIDC Grant funding is included in the...
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