To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Sheriff-Coroner
Meeting Date: February 11, 2025
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Department Contact: |
Matthew Kendall |
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707-463-4085 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Miltimore |
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707-468-3451 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Second Amendment to BOS Agreement 20-143 with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, to Eliminate Service Fees for Inmate Telephone Services per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and Order FCC 24-75, WC Docket Nos. 12-375 and 23-62, and the Designation of a Non-Commissionable Portion of Each Call
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve second amendment to BOS Agreement 20-143 with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, to eliminate service fees of inmate telephone services per the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Report and order FCC 24-75, WC Docket Nos. 12-375 and 23-62, designate a non-commissionable portion of each call; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
On October 20, 2020, the Board approved a five-year Agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, for inmate communication services. On June 13, 2022, the Board approved the First Amendment that reduced rates and billing fees as ordered by the California Public Utilities Commission.
Summary of Request:
Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC, provides telephone and tablet services for use by incarcerated individuals in the Mendocino County Jail. On July 22, 2024, the FCC released an order that eliminated service fees for processing credit and debit card purchases for calls and limited commissions. Commissions will continue to be calculated at the state contract rate of 55% of the gross call revenue for all call types, however, the first $0.10 of each call will be designated as non-commissionable to offset the elimination of service fees. These changes took effect on November 19, 2024, the “Change in Law Date”.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternate handling.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-caps-exorbitant-phone-video-call-rates-incarcerated-persons-their-families>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: 2410-760440 |
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current f/y cost: $0.00 |
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budget clarification: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: $0.00 |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): Yes |
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revenue agreement: Yes |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: Yes
CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: February 11, 2025 |
Executed Item Type: Agreement |
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Number: 20-143-A2 |
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