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Cosmopolis council approves police-services contract with Aberdeen
Summary
The council voted to enter into a police-services contract with the City of Aberdeen and discussed vehicle transfers and an annual contract adjustment clause (up to 4%). Councilmembers sought clarification on vehicle counts and transition staffing.
The Cosmopolis City Council approved a contract to receive police services from the City of Aberdeen at its Dec. 3 meeting.
Councilman Colette moved to approve the Aberdeen police-services contract, and Councilman Skinner seconded the motion. Councilmembers discussed operational details before the vote, including how many city police vehicles would be transferred and a contract clause allowing up to a 4% annual increase to account for cost-of-service adjustments.
Key discussion points: Councilmember Darcy asked how many vehicles the city would keep and whether reserve law-enforcement arrangements would continue. A council presenter said the city has four police vehicles and Aberdeen had expressed interest in three pending inspection. The presenter said the city's reserve law enforcement program would no longer exist under the contract. Councilmembers pressed how the 4% annual adjustment would be applied and were told it covers the contracting agency's increased costs for officers.
Public concern and staff response: A member of the public later asked whether Cosmopolis police personnel would remain with the city next year given the contract; staff said any city personnel staying on to help with a short transition would be temporary and subject to discussions between the mayor and the chief.
Outcome: The council voted to approve the contract. Councilmembers did not record opposition in the transcript.
