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Central council approves extra‑duty contract with East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office; patrol rates updated
Summary
The council authorized the mayor to execute the annual extra‑duty contract with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, approving updated hourly rates for highway safety, business checks and overnight patrols and confirming that the contract fits the city—s budget.
The City Council of Central voted to authorize the mayor to sign the city's extra‑duty contract with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, approving updated hourly rates for specific patrol duties.
A staff member explained the contract is renewed annually and that several rates were increased: highway safety patrols to $65 per hour, neighborhood business checks (deputy patrol) to $40 per hour and overnight patrols to $45 per hour. The staff member said the contract increase is within the amounts the council approved in the city's annual operating budget.
Council member LaVern moved to approve the contract and Council member Wells seconded. The motion carried on a roll call vote with all members recorded as "yes." Council member Laverne asked for clarification that the rate changes did not require further budget action; staff confirmed the rates align with the budgeted amounts.
Why it matters: the extra‑duty contract funds law enforcement presence for highway safety, business checks and overnight patrols in the city, and the hourly rates determine contractor costs and scheduling for deputies on detail.
Ending: The contract was approved and staff will proceed with executing the agreement under the terms presented to the council.
