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AUTHORIZING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FOR JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES
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WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, Article VII, Section 10, provides that units of local government may contract or otherwise associate among themselves to obtain or share services and to exercise, combine, or transfer any power or function in any matter not prohibited by law or by ordinance and may use their credit, revenues, and other resources to pay costs related to intergovernmental activities; and
WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq., provides that any county may participate in an intergovernmental agreement under this Act notwithstanding the absence of specific authority under the State law to perform the service involved provided that the unit of local government contracting with the county has authority to perform the service; and
WHEREAS, Rock Island County desires to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Kane County wherein Kane County would house Rock Island County minors at its Juvenile Justice Center with a per diem charge of $225.00 (two hundred and twenty-five dollars) per day per minor; and
WHEREAS, the three-year intergovernmental agreement with Rock Island County commences upon date of approval and signature by Rock Island County and Kane County and will continue until October 1, 2028. This agreement may be amended with the written consent of all parties hereto and, provided a need continues to exist and may be renewed thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date for a period not to exceed one (1) year for each renewal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that Madam Chair be authorized to sign a three-year contract with the County of Rock Island for juvenile detention services.
Line Item: 001.430.000.37090
Line Item Description: Youth Home Reimbursement
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