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Item 4G Approve the 2018 Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement Item 4G Mayor and Members of City Council: Item 4G on your agenda tonight is for the approval of the 2018 Interlocal agreement for the Metroport Teen Court program among the cities of Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller, and Southlake. 1 Voluntary program Alternative to the criminal justice system Involvement in the judicial process Completion of community service hours Completion allows offenses to not be recorded Metroport Teen Court Metroport Teen Court is a volunteer program which allows juvenile misdemeanor offenders an alternative to the criminal justice system while allowing them to assume responsibility for their own actions by involvement in the judicial process and completion of community service hours. Completion of their obligations will allow their offenses to not be recorded as a conviction on their record. 2 The Interlocal Agreement – Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller, and Southlake Participating Cities pay $36,750 Metroport Teen Court FY 2018 Interlocal Agreement The Interlocal Agreement is an annual agreement among the cities of Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Keller to provide funding for Metroport Teen Court. Each participating City shall pay $36,750 to the City of Southlake to fund the Teen Court program. These funds shall pay for (2) full time staff plus 10% of Municipal Court Supervisory Staff as well as additional supplies and security needed for extended operations. 3 City of Colleyville September 5, 2017 City of Keller September 19, 2017 City of Grapevine October 17, 2017 Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Approvals The Colleyville City Council approved and signed the FY 2018 Interlocal on September 5, 2017. The Keller City Council approved and signed the FY 2018 Interlocal on September 19, 2017. The Grapevine City Council approved and signed the FY 2018 Interlocal on October 17, 2017. 4 Metroport Teen Court Defendant Referral History This table shows the past 3 years of case numbers and forecasts for the number of defendants referred in the participating cities. The total the FY 2017 was 717; however the FY 2018 expects to increase to 800 cases. 5 City of Southlake Strategy Map The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability. C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment Serve our Customers Manage the Business B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement B6 Optimize use of technology Provide Financial Stewardship Promote Learning and Growth F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce L4 Recognize & reward high performers L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization C6 Enhance the sense of community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities L6 Foster positive employee engagement Deliver on Our Focus Areas C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests The Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement addresses the City’s focus areas of Partnerships and Volunteerism and the corporate objectives of C5, C6, B2, and B5. 6 Questions? Contact Kristin White 817.748.8056 7 In closing, staff recommends the approval of the FY 2018 Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement. For any questions, please contact Kristin White at 817.748.8056.