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Council delays decision on sheriff contract; asks staff and counsel to try renegotiation before Dec. 2
Summary
Council reviewed the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office municipal contract and heard that negotiations produced only a 1% reduction; the council did not terminate the contract but directed staff to continue discussions and to return Nov. 18/Dec. 2 with options including alternate enforcement models and potential budget offsets.
The council discussed the municipal contract with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the town's limited funds to pay the current rate.
Town staff said the budget covered October and November service but not December; the sheriff's office offered a 1% reduction and reportedly withdrew a request for added overtime for camera review. The sheriff's representatives told staff they treat the town as part of a county‑wide…
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