Police contract renewal talks with Rutledge Borough

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.

Document date · April 21, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Current five-year contract expires December 31, 2026; next contract begins January 1, 2027

Renewal date

2026-12-31

Renewal

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.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

Swarthmore Borough Council Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2026-04-21

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Borough of Swarthmore?

Rutledge Borough was awarded this government contract by Borough of Swarthmore, as recorded on April 21, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Swarthmore Borough Council Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes 2026-04-21 (Minutes), dated April 21, 2026 from Borough of Swarthmore. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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