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Interlocal Agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) for law enforcement services at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (Airport).
Contract in the amount of $1,247,866.38 for a one (1) year term commencing October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Authorization for the Chairman to sign and Clerk to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community
Summary:
This agreement provides 12 deputy sheriffs who are assigned on a full-time basis to the Airport, with said deputies scheduled so at least two (2) deputies are on shift covering 24 hours per day, seven (7) days a week, and who shall be continuously present on Airport property. The one-year term in the amount of $1,247,866.38 will commence October 1, 2017 and remain in effect through September 30, 2018, with the intent to renew annually thereafter.
Background Information:
In October 2005, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved an Interlocal Agreement with the PCSO for law enforcement services for five (5) one-year terms. The first term commenced October 1, 2005 and remained in effect through September 30, 2006. It was renewed on an annual basis for the term of the agreement and expired September 30, 2010. The Board has approved annual Interlocal Agreements for the period of October 1 through September 30, from Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) through FY17. On June 30, 2017, an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement, effective June 1, 2017, was approved increasing the deputies scheduled on duty from one (1) to two (2) deputies per shift; increasing the total number of deputies assigned to the Airport from seven (7) to 12.
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact is $1,247,866.38 and funds are budgeted in the FY18 Operating Budget. This Agreement is consistent with the FY18 Tentative Budget for both the Airport and the PCSO.
Staff Member Responsible:
Thomas R. Jewsbury, Director, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Partners:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Attachments:
Sheriff’s Interlocal Agreement 2017-2018
Amendment 1 to Sheriff’s Interlocal Agreement 2016
Sheriff’s Interlocal Agreement 2016