Clearwater City Council to vote on $515,725 sheriff's office services agreement

The Clearwater City Council will review a proposed agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for essential public safety services. This agreement, not to exceed $515,725.50, covers a range of critical functions vital to the community's safety and well-being.

The proposed contract outlines a one-year period, commencing on October 1, 2026, and concluding on September 30, 2027. Services include forensic crime scene processing, latent prints analysis, property and evidence storage, and security services for the Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center. These services ensure that law enforcement operations in Clearwater receive necessary support from the Sheriff's Office.

The agreement will appear as item 4.1 on the consent agenda for the upcoming Council Work Session. Listing it on the consent agenda typically indicates that the item is routine and expected to pass without extensive debate, though council members can pull any item for further discussion.

The Council Work Session is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Residents interested in the details of this agreement or other agenda items can attend the session. An exhibit titled 'PCSO Ancillary Agreement FY27 Agreement signed by legal' provides further documentation for the proposed contract.