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Redington Shores directs addendum to Indian Shores police contract after proposed budget rise
Summary
At a April 29 workshop the Board of Commissioners instructed the town attorney to draft an addendum to the Indian Shores Police Department contract setting Redington Shores’ share at 30% for FY2027 and 35% for the following four years, citing a roughly $140,000 difference tied to added emergency-management costs and other increases.
At a workshop April 29, the Redington Shores Board of Commissioners gave unanimous consensus for the town attorney to prepare an addendum to the Indian Shores Police Department contract that limits town payments to the personnel and operating budget and sets Redington Shores’ share at 30% for fiscal year 2027 and 35% for each of the next four years.
The move follows a presentation by Indian Shores Police Department Chief Holrold outlining the FY2027 budget and a five-year renewal proposal. Indian Shores Director of Finance Lockhart told the board that 30% of the personnel and operating budget is about $837,518 while 35% would be about $980,000, a difference of roughly $140,000. Chief Holrold said part of the increase reflects Emergency Management moving under the police budget, adding about $147,000, and she cited an 18% rise in the interlocal with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, pension actuarial changes and higher information-technology and CJIS compliance costs.
“The current contract requires the Town to pay 35% of the total police budget,” Chief Holrold told commissioners during the workshop. Town Attorney Nancy Meyer reminded the board that because the contract expires Sept. 30, 2026, the town would have to provide five months’ written notice if it does not intend to renew or renegotiate; that notice period makes an April 30 deadline relevant for the town’s options.
Commissioners indicated broad support for maintaining the relationship with ISPD and for the community-policing model it provides. Town Manager Margaret Carey said the proposed numbers will be reviewed with the town accountant to confirm budget feasibility; the board received the final budget figures only hours before the workshop.
Next steps: Attorney Meyer will draft the addendum reflecting the 30%/35% schedule for the board to review; the Town Manager will coordinate with the town accountant to verify affordability and impacts on the FY2027 budget.
