File #: 25-3170    Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Consent Item
In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 9/16/2025 Final action:
Title: Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the City of McKinney and the Texas Office of Court Administration
Attachments: 1. Contract, 2. Resolution
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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the City of McKinney and the Texas Office of Court Administration

 

Summary

COUNCIL GOAL:                     Safe and Secure Community

 

MEETING DATE:                     September 16, 2025

 

DEPARTMENT:                      Municipal Court                      

 

CONTACT:                                           April Morman, Municipal Court Administrator 

                     

RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:                     

  • Approval of the Resolution

 

ITEM SUMMARY: 

  • This resolution authorizes the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the City of McKinney and the Texas Office of Court Administration.   
  • The City agrees to provide one (1) Deputy City Marshal to devote one hundred percent (100%) of his or her working time to provide law enforcement services for the First Division of the Business Court.  Law enforcement services include, but are not limited to, court bailiff and security screening services in Collin County and the other counties served by the First Division of the Business Court, patrolling, preparing reports, appearing in court, investigating crimes, arresting persons, and transporting suspects.

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 

  • In 2023, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 19 establishing the Texas Business Court as provided under Section 1, Article V of the Texas Constitution and creating the First Business Court Division composed of the counties of the First Administrative Judicial Region, including Collin County, Texas.
  • Texas Government Code, Sec. 25A.0171 provides that the Texas Business Court is administratively attached to the Office of Court Administration and Sec. 25A.0171(c) provides that the Office of Court Administration may employ personnel necessary to provide administrative support to the Texas Business Court.  
  • The Office of Court Administration seeks to obtain law enforcement services from the City by and through the use of one (1) Deputy City Marshal.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY: 

  • The Office of Court Administration agrees to pay the City a monthly sum of $7,954.00 for one (1) Deputy City Marshal to be used by the City for the purpose of paying one hundred percent (100%) of the full-time equivalent cost to the City for supplying the law enforcement services, including salaries, benefits, vacation, sick leave, and any additional expenses the City may incur in providing the services under this Agreement.
  • In addition, the Office of Court Administration agrees to pay the City a sum of $14,854.00 for equipment.
  • The maximum liability under this Agreement, including consideration for the full, satisfactory, and timely performance of City’s duties, responsibilities, and obligations, and for reimbursement of all expenses, if any, as set forth in this Agreement shall not exceed $135,000.
  • The Office of Court Administration will provide full reimbursement for these services.

 

BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: 

  • N/A