3.4 Wright County - Law Enforcement Contract
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Administration City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty October 23, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Attorney Kendall 3.4 – Law Enforcement
Contract
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and expectations in a
cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve a Law Enforcement Contract.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Yes No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The City of Otsego contracts with Wright County for law enforcement protection. The current contract will expire on
December 31, 2023, and the new contract would commence on January 1, 2024. The new contract will automatically
renew on an annual basis unless the City provides notice of termination by September 15 of each year.
The new contract has some minor changes to the terms and conditions included, and Wright County Sheriff Sean
Deringer attended the October 9, 2023, special meeting to present the proposed contract, answer questions from the
City Council, and discuss law enforcement in the community.
The contract provides for 18,300 total hours, which equates to 50 hours of service per day, which is equivalent to the
contracted hours for 2023. Any future year increases in the number of hours of service requires an 18-month notice from
Wright County to the City.
The hourly rate for service in the contract is $105.00 per hour, which is an increase (21%) from the current contract rate
of $86.75. The contracted services will be billed monthly during 2024. Any future year increases in the hourly rate will be
provided by Wright County to the City no later than August 1 of each year to allow for budget changes.
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement and has provided favorable comment for City Council consideration of
approval.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Law Enforcement Contract
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the Law Enforcement Contract between Wright County and the City of Otsego.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
General Fund – Police Protection
101-42100-390
Yes