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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2025-33 (PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE DISTRICT 8 WELLINGTON FY2026 BUDGET AND CONTRACT)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH ADDENDUM TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FY 2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2025-33 for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington FY2026 budget and contract.
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EXPLANATION: In March 2025 , correspondence was received from PBSO indicating that they were proposing a 4% increase to the existing contract, along with staffing changes.
In accordance with Wellington’s Law Enforcement Services Agreement (LESA) with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff has submitted a proposal in the form of the Fourth Addendum to the Law Enforcement Service Agreement for FY2026 (attached). The proposal includes a proposed 2% increase for FY2026, as well as staffing changes in the form of the addition of one (1) Sergeant. The proposed contract total for FY2026 is $11,803,377.00, an increase of approximately $505,625.00 over FY2026.
Additionally, the cost for additional law enforcement services (overtime) has increased from $116.00 per hour to $132.00 per hour for a Deputy Sheriff and $172.00 per hour for a Sergeant. Wellington also has the option of submitting an application for an off-duty permit deputy for additional services.
BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: NO
PUBLIC HEARING: NO QUASI-JUDICIAL:
FIRST READING: SECOND READING:
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: YES
FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed FY2026 Sheriff’s Budget totals $11,803,377.00, including the proposed increase. Sufficient funds are available in the Law Enforcement Services Contract proposed budget.
WELLINGTON FUNDAMENTAL: Protecting Our Investment
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution No. R2025-33 for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office District 8 Wellington FY2025 budget and contract.