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City of Wildwood AgendaPacket Board of Public Safety Meeting 2026-06-11

Wildwood Reviews Rising County Police Contract Costs

$5,375,976.77 (FY 2026); projected up to $5,644,775.61 (FY 2027); potential reduced scenario ~$5,058,863.01City of WildwoodST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTJune 11, 2026

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Description

The City of Wildwood continues its multi-year police services contract with the St. Louis County Police Department, with FY 2026 costs totaling $5,375,976.77 and projected increases up to five percent for FY 2027. Officials are analyzing long-term fiscal sustainability, including a possible four-officer reduction scenario to mitigate future cost growth.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$5,375,976.77 (FY 2026); projected up to $5,644,775.61 (FY 2027); potential reduced scenario ~$5,058,863.01

Vendor

ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Agency

City of Wildwood, MO

Contract Type

PUBLIC_SAFETY

Document Date

June 11, 2026

Contract Term

Multi-year agreement beginning January 1, 2022; annual contracts through at least FY 2027 discussed

Renewal Info

Agreement in place since January 1, 2022, with annual cost increases up to 5% and periodic staffing adjustments; FY 2027 renewal scenarios under evaluation, including a four-officer reduction to reduce the contract to about $5.06 million.

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