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Council authorizes $691,008 contract with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for FY 2026–27
Summary
Council approved the annual law-enforcement contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for $691,008 (approximately a 6.1% increase), continuing deputized patrol and code-enforcement services under existing agreement terms.
City Manager Kyle presented the FY 2026–27 law-enforcement contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, noting an annual cost of $691,008, an increase of about 6.1% from the prior year. Council discussed whether the service level (one deputy assigned to the city) represents value for money but ultimately approved authorization of the contract as part of routine annual service agreements.
Councilmembers noted the increase was broadly consistent across municipalities contracting with the sheriff’s office; the mayor and vice mayor encouraged residents to engage with county commissioners on regional resource allocation. The contract execution was authorized and staff were directed to proceed with the formal signature process.
