TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Dina Jose, Director of Corrections
REPORT BY: Sue Kuss, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Agreements with Securus Technologies, Amendments No. 4 and No. 5
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Corrections requests approval of and authorization for the Chair to sign amendments to two agreements with Securus Technologies:
1. Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 170629B aligns telephone rates with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) orders and extends the term through June 30, 2024, or until 60 days after the County provides notice of its intention to vacate the Hall of Justice, whichever date is later.
2. Amendment No. 4 to Agreement No. 190215B for video visitation services extends the term to June 30, 2024, or until 60 days after the County provides notice of its intention to vacate the Hall of Justice, whichever date is later.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.Amendment No. 5 of Agreement No. 170629B adopts the telephone rates prescribed by the FCC and the CPUC and extends the term of the agreement for telephone visitation services.
2. Amendment No. 4 of Agreement 1901215B extends the term of the agreement for video visitation services.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Inmate Welfare Fund (IWF)
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Mandatory
Discretionary Justification:
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Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Future revenue streams for the IWF will be reduced.
Consequences if not approved:
Agreement with Securus Technologies will not reflect the lower, prescribed telephone rates and the IWF will immediately realize a reduction of $39,000 in telephone commissions.
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Effective and Open Government
Additional Information
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed a...
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