Swarthmore Borough Council Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2026-04-21
Police contract renewal talks with Rutledge Borough
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Description
Swarthmore is preparing to renegotiate its intermunicipal police services contract with Rutledge Borough, with the current five-year agreement expiring December 31, 2026 and a new term slated to begin January 1, 2027. Officials will review Rutledge’s payment levels and may consider using an MOU structure while keeping core contract terms unchanged.
Contract Details
Vendor
RUTLEDGE BOROUGH
Agency
Borough of Swarthmore, PA
Contract Type
OTHER
Document Date
April 21, 2026
Contract Term
Current five-year contract expires December 31, 2026; next contract begins January 1, 2027
Renewal Date
2026-12-31
Renewal Info
Existing five-year intermunicipal police contract runs through December 31, 2026 with a 3% annual payment increase previously approved. Council aims to finalize terms for the next contract by the end of summer 2026 to support budget planning; structure may remain a contract or shift to an MOU.
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