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Council OKs 2026 law‑enforcement services agreement with Minnehaha County Sheriff at $350,360
Summary
Dell Rapids approved a 2026 services agreement with the Minnehaha County Sheriff for 154 hours per week at $45/hour with a $10,000 offset for office space, producing a net cost of $350,360 for the city.
The Dell Rapids City Council approved a 2026 law‑enforcement services agreement with the Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office. Staff described terms of the agreement as 154 hours of service per week at $45 per hour, with a $10,000 discount because the sheriff's office will use space at City Hall, yielding a net cost of $350,360 for 2026.
"The amount trues up to exactly what we have in the budget for next year. It's 154 hours of service per week at the rate of $45 an hour," staff said, adding the $10,000 offset. Council moved to approve the contract, the motion was seconded and carried on voice vote.
Council did not amend the agreement during the meeting; staff said the contract terms align with the budgeted amount for next year and that the city would continue to coordinate with the county sheriff on service levels and scheduling.
