Mount Clemens approves three-year contracts with Macomb County Sheriff for policing and regional dispatch

The Mount Clemens City Commission approved, on Dec. 7, two intergovernmental agreements with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office: one for law enforcement services and one for regional emergency dispatch services. Both agreements run Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2018.

City staff explained the law enforcement contract’s Attachment A breaks down costs for one sergeant, 16 deputies and associated overhead (supervisor costs, liability insurance, equipment and vehicle expenses). During the presentation staff provided historical cost comparisons for prior years. The commission approved the three-year law enforcement services agreement on roll call.

Separately, the commission approved an intergovernmental agreement for regional emergency dispatch services covering 4.2 dispatchers and overhead; staff again provided historical comparisons for prior years. Commissioners noted increased capability and faster response because of recent upgrades to the county’s communications center and fiber. The dispatch contract passed on roll call.

The contracts were presented as attachments to the agenda. Commission discussion referenced cost comparisons across 2012–2015 and average costs for the 2016–2018 period; specific attachment numbers are recorded in the contract documents included with the agenda packet.