Item 4D - Memo CITY OF 4D
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
October 8, 2026
To: Alison Ortowski, City Manager
From: Dana Kirkland, Teen Court Supervisor
Subject: Approval of the 2026-2027 Metroport Teen Court Interlocal
Agreement
Action Requested:
Approval of the 2026-2027 Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement
Background Information:
For more than 30 years, the Metroport Teen Court program has provided juvenile
misdemeanor offenders with an alternative to the traditional criminal justice system.
Through a collaborative partnership between the cities of Southlake, Colleyville,
Grapevine, and Keller, the program promotes accountability by allowing eligible youth to
take responsibility for their actions through participation in the judicial process and
community service, while providing an opportunity to avoid a conviction on their record.
The proposed Interlocal Agreement formalizes the continued partnership and financial
commitments of the four participating cities. The agreement establishes the framework
for the program's administration and operation, including the composition, roles, and
responsibilities of the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board.
Under the agreement, the City of Southlake serves as the administering city and is
authorized to employ two full-time Teen Court staff members, provide office space, and
collect financial contributions from the participating cities to support the program's
continued operation.
The Interlocal Agreement is scheduled for consideration by the Grapevine City Council
on October 20, 2026, the Colleyville City Council on November 3, 2026, and the Keller
City Council on December 1, 2026.
Financial Considerations:
Historically, each of the four participating cities contributed $36,000 annually to support
the Metroport Teen Court program. To address increasing program expenses, an
increase in the annual contribution is requested for FY2027.
Under the proposed agreement, each participating city's annual contribution will increase
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to $40,000. The request aligns with the adopted FY2027 Budget.
Strategic Link:
The Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement is a direct link to the City's focus on
Partnerships and Volunteerism. The collaboration with the three cities allows the program
to provide a quality service for the citizens of Southlake.
Citizen Input/ Board Review:
Not applicable.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has previously reviewed the Metroport Teen Court Interlocal
Agreement as to the form and legality of the document.
Alternatives:
The City could deny the approval of the agreement; however, it would result in the City
withdrawing from a multi-jurisdictional agreement involving three partner cities
in reliance on Southlake's participation. It may negatively impact intergovernmental
relationships and future regional collaborations and would require notification to partner
cities and potential renegotiation or dissolution of the agreement structure.
Supporting Documents:
Metroport Teen Court Interlocal Agreement
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the interlocal agreement for participation in the Metroport
Teen Court program. The agreement offers a cost-effective diversion option for eligible
juvenile offenders, promotes accountability and restorative justice, and reduces repeat
offenses while minimizing the impact on municipal court resources.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
AMONG
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, CITY OF GRAPEVINE, CITY OF KELLER,
AND CITY OF SOUTHLAKE
This Interlocal Agreement("Agreement"), entered into effective on the 1 st day of October,
2026,by and among the City of Colleyville,the City of Grapevine, City of Keller, and the City of
Southlake, all municipal corporations of the State of Texas (herein called "Cities" or "each
participating City"), the parties acting herein under the authority and pursuant to the terms of
Chapter 791, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACTS, Texas Government Code,
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the City Councils of the Cities of Colleyville, Grapevine, Keller, and
Southlake jointly find that it will be in the publics' best interest to enter into this Agreement for
the purposes set forth herein below.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed between each participating City that:
1. Teen Court is a volunteer program which allows juvenile misdemeanor offenders
an alternative to the criminal justice system while allowing them also to assume responsibility for
their own actions through their involvement in the judicial process and community services in
order that their offenses will not be recorded as a conviction on their driving record. Bringing
juvenile offenders to a jury of their peers and to the community for constructive punishment will
provide the juveniles with an understanding of the judicial system and a realization of their roles
and responsibilities in the community.
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2. The community will benefit from this interaction in that, through Teen Court, the
community is afforded a unique opportunity to become involved in the education of juvenile
offenders and will benefit from the community services provided to the community by the juvenile
offenders.
3. A Teen Court Advisory Board shall be appointed by the respective governing
bodies comprised of two(2)members at large from each participating City and one(1)city council
member from each participating City as each so chooses all of whom are voting members. The
role and duties of the Teen Court Advisory Board shall be established by the Municipal Court
Judges in the participating Cities.
4. The name of the program established by this Agreement shall be the
"METROPORT Teen Court Program." The City of Southlake shall employ teen court staff to
administer and coordinate the activities of the METROPORT Teen Court Program, under the
direction of the Southlake Municipal Court Manager.
5. This Agreement shall be executed in separate counterparts for each participating
city,which counterparts shall be valid and binding as if the original. Each participating city, as its
contribution for participating in the METROPORT Teen Court Program, shall pay to the City of
Southlake$40,000.00("Service Fee")upon such participating City's execution of this Agreement.
It is expressly agreed that such payment fairly compensates the City of Southlake for the
performance of services contemplated under this Agreement. Each participating City shall make
this payment from current revenues available to that City.
6. The scope of responsibilities of the Teen Court Staff shall be established by the
City of Southlake.
7. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of(12) twelve months beginning
October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. If the parties have failed to adopt a new
Agreement by the expiration date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be deemed to continue
on the same terms and conditions until such time as the new Agreement is adopted for the ensuing
year, unless any party terminates its participation in this Agreement as provided below. In such
event, this Agreement shall continue in effect until either the City of Southlake or all other
participating Cities have terminated this Agreement. Upon renewal or continuation of this
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Agreement, each participating City shall pay the Service Fee to the City of Southlake for the
ensuing year.
8. Any party hereto may terminate its participation in this Agreement without recourse
or liability upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party.
9. By execution of this Agreement, each party represents to the other that:
a. In performing its duties and obligations
hereunder, it will be carrying out one or more
governmental functions or services which it is
authorized to perform; and
b. The undersigned officer or agent of the party has
been properly authorized by that party's
governing body to execute this Agreement and
that any necessary resolutions extending such
authority have been duly passed and are now in
effect.
11. This Agreement is made pursuant to Chapter 791 and Subchapter E, Chapter 418,
Texas Government Code. It is agreed that in the execution of this Agreement, no
party waives any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it,
against claims arising from the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
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ATTEST:
City Secretary, City of Colleyville Date Mayor, City of Colleyville Date
City Secretary, City of Grapevine Date Mayor, City of Grapevine Date
City Secretary, City of Keller Date Mayor, City of Keller Date
City Secretary, City of Southlake Date Mayor, City of Southlake Date
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney, City of Colleyville City Attorney, City of Grapevine
City Attorney, City of Keller City Attorney, City of Southlake
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