DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Contract With City Of Empire To Provide A Full-Time Deputy For Police Services
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the Sheriff's Office to execute a contract with the City of Empire to provide one full-time deputy for police services.
SUMMARY
The Sheriff's Office and the City of Empire entered into a contract for police services in May 2022 through December 2023. The contract was renewed January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
The City of Empire and the Sheriff's Office wish to continue their partnership and agree to enter into a new contract for the years 2026 and 2027.
Under this contract, the Sheriff's Office will continue to provide one full-time patrol deputy assigned 40 hours per week to the City of Empire for police services. The City agrees to compensate the County a maximum of $171,330 for services in the year 2026 and a maximum of $176,469 in the year 2027. These costs cover salary, benefits, and vehicle expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
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Renew contract with the City of Empire to provide one full-time deputy for police services from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 and amend the Sheriff's Office 2026 budget.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The City of Empire agrees to compensate the County a maximum of $171,330 for services provided in 2026 and a maximum of $176,469 for the year 2027. The compensation covers salary, benefits, and vehicle expenses. The expenses and revenues for this agreement are included in the County Manager’s 2026 Recommended Budget as part of the Sheriff’s Office budget in the General Fund.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☒ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the City of Empire and the Dakota County Sheriff's Office wish to enter into an agreement where the Sheriff's Office provides one full-time patrol deputy for police services in the City at 40 hours per week from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the City of Empire will compensate the County a maximum of $171,330 for the year 2026 and a maximum of $176,469 for the year 2027 to cover salary, benefits, and vehicle expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to execute a contract with the City of Empire to provide police services in the City at 40 hours per week for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 where the City of Empire will compensate the County a maximum of $171,330 for the year 2026 and a maximum of $176,469 for the year 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
22-088; 02/22/22
24-033; 01/02/24
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Empire Deputy Contract 2026-2027
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Joe Leko
Author: Nina Langer