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Pinellas County Sheriff contract for FY26 approved at $1.98 million
Summary
The Safety Harbor City Commission unanimously approved a $1,980,048 contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for 24-hour law enforcement services in fiscal year 2026; commissioners were told the cost represents a 7.2% increase from the prior year and that funding is included in the proposed FY26 budget.
The Safety Harbor City Commission on Sept. 15 voted 5-0 to approve the city's fiscal year 2026 law enforcement contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for $1,980,048. The contract will maintain the city's current level of service, officials said.
Andrew Hawkins, fire chief, told the commission the contract provides continuous 24-hour law enforcement coverage and "includes two community policing deputies with patrol automobiles for 24-hour consecutive hours daily,"…
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