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U. S. Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Modification of Intergovernmental Agreement Agreement Number: 85-10-0004 Page lof ! a Administration 1 ' Federal prisoners shall be housed in a manner consistent r.vith the Federal Perfomrance Based Detention Standards (FPBDS) subset utilized by the USMS Detention Facility Review Program. These standards are set fonh in Fonn USM-2 l8 (provided as an aftachment to tltis modification). Facilities shall follorv the cument standards sumrnarized in Fonn USM-218 and any otlter standards required by an authorized agency whose prisoners are housed by the Local Govemment pnrsuant to this agreernent. 2. The FPBDS can be found at: http://www.usmarshals.gov/prisoner/detention-standards.htrn 3. KITTITAS COUNTY JAIL shall comply with Congressional mandates, federal laws, Executive Orders and all existing KITTITAS COL}NTY JAIL policies. KITT'ITAS COUNTY JAIL shall provicle a means for verification of any state inspections, accreditation, and, if applicable, any altemative correctional facility accreditations such as an accreditation from the American correctional Association accreditation. 4. All work assignments for unsentenced Federal prisoners must be voluntary. 5' The Local Government shall conduct initial and periodic backgror.rnd and refercnce checks of appticants, employees, contractoLs, and volunteers. All allegations of staff misconduct shall be investigated and reported to law enforcement as appropriate. Staff misconduct involving or affecting USMS prisoners shall be reported to the local district United States Marshal (USM), Chief, or their designee and to the USMS Prisoner Operations Division (pOD) at PODCoClnq uiries@usdoi.gov. 6. The LocalGovernment shallmaintain written policies and prncedures that describe alt facets of f'acility operations, maintenance, and administration. The Local Government shall maintain written contingency and ernergency plans for situations including but not limited to riots, hunger strikes, disturbances, escapes, hostage situations, and mass prisoner relocation. 7 . The Local Government shall maintain records of annual fi:'e safety inspections. The Local Government shall mai dangerous materials in accordance with governrnent regulations. 8. The Local Govemtnent shall rnaintain an objective review, classification, and housing prccess. Federal prisoners shall be clearly identified as USMS prisoners in the classification system. 9 - The Local Governtnent shall ensure Federal prisoners under the age of I 8 receive an age-appropriate diet, exercise. and education. 10. The Local Government shall ensure Federal prisoners under the age of l8 or charged as ajuvenile shall be separated by sight and sound and out of regular contact with adult prisoners, except in emergency situations or approval from the court. 11. The Local Govemment shall keep the Facility clean and in good repair. Food service equipment shall meet established health and safety codes. The Local Government shall provide a mininum of three (3) meals per.day that are varied and nrttritionally adequate. The Local Government shall provide saf'e and clean space and items for proper prisoner hygiene. 12. The Local Covernment will provide clean and serviceable bedding and clothing. Clothing ancl shoes shall be properly sized and temperature and weather appropriate. The Local government shall provide appropriate attire release. 13. The Local Covemment shall properly inventory, store, and return prisoner propefty npon release. 14. The Local Government shall provide adeqr"rate accommodations for prisoners with disabilities once accepted by the Local Government. 15. The Local Covemment shall prohibit discrirnination on the basis of disability, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and national origin in the provision of services, programs, and activities.