PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Bear Creek Township Minutes Special Meeting 2026-05-19

Township Renews Sheriff Contract for Dedicated Deputy

$125,000 (prior year reference); approximately $105,000 actually billed; prior discussions referenced $145,000 and $750,000 optionsTown of Bear CreekEMMET COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTMay 19, 2026

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Description

Bear Creek Township approved a one-year extension of its contract with the Emmet County Sheriff’s Department for a designated deputy, continuing dedicated law enforcement coverage beyond the mid-June expiration. Last year’s contract totaled $125,000 with about $105,000 actually billed, and state policing funds plus liquor account revenues may offset current costs.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$125,000 (prior year reference); approximately $105,000 actually billed; prior discussions referenced $145,000 and $750,000 options

Vendor

EMMET COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Agency

Town of Bear Creek, MI

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 19, 2026

Contract Term

One-year extension starting mid-June 2026

Renewal Date

2027-06-15

Renewal Info

One-year extension to the existing sheriff services agreement beginning when the current contract expires in mid-June 2026; future funding may include PA 33 millage consideration or continued use of general fund and liquor account revenues.

Issuing Agency