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1:20:11 It says 28 now we actually have a revised version that states 2053, I think it is. And that's what stated in the staff report, it's just not reflected in that attached table we have that updated document so I just wanted to, for the record, clarify that. So the 2053 is accurate. That is correct. Wow, that's a long time. Unfortunately, yes. Okay, thank you. Appreciate it. So, just quick question just to. So this is purely just a funding contracting modification moving things around, and then stating the pop as I say my. This is what I do for a living so that's all it is. It's just to correct the period of performance at the end. That's correct. Yeah, and I know there was a comment that came in, suggesting that it was for increased costs for remediation work and that is not the case here.

1:21:06 Okay, great. Any other questions. Thanks for that clarification course. There a motion to approve. So move. Thank you. Is there a second. Moved and seconded. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Motion carries. Thank you. Okay, that concludes the consent agenda and moving on to separate business, and this is from the county manager request approval for additional full time equivalence for law and justice personnel. Yes, good evening Council. So, before you tonight is a request approval to have additional employees for long justice using the newly approved criminal justice sales tax.

1:21:54 Just as a reminder, the Washington State legislator approved two additional funding sources to support long justice. One was a local law enforcement grant program, and the second was the Councilman at criminal justice sales and use tax. This request is specific to the sales and use tax. Council previously discussed this specific tax five times in the last year, recognizing the need for the sheriff to add additional deputies and provided the initial direction to bring this request back to council for final consideration. This request specifically seeks council's approval to add additional staffing, including 26 employees in the sheriff's office. That includes 21 deputies, one of which will be dedicated to the heart team. One sergeant, a volunteer coordinator, communication specialist, and two support staff. Additionally, 43 long justice employees will be added to support the impact of the additional law enforcement.

1:22:54 That includes the courts, the clerk's office, jail services, public defense, and prosecuting attorney. And then finally, there'll be three central service positions supporting this for payroll, HR, and budget. Please note that the sheriff's office deputies will be added as positions become available. And then the support or impacted departments will be added as the impacts come to fruition.