The Oldsmar City Council on Aug. 5 approved an annual contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services for fiscal year 2025–26 in the amount of $2,425,140.
City staff said the contract covers police protection, traffic enforcement, community policing services and school crossing guards. The cost represents a 7.4% increase over the prior year; staff recommended approval and the council passed the motion by voice vote.
Council members offered no substantive discussion during the approval. The city manager and staff will proceed with the contract implementation with the Sheriff’s Office for the coming fiscal year.