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Public Protection and Judiciary Committee Agenda
May 7, 2026 8:00 AM
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - March 5, 2026
Public Comment
Business
1. Election of Chairperson
2. Election of Vice-Chair
3. Consideration of Establishing Regular Meeting Schedule
4. Financial Report for March 2026
5. Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office and the
Town of Warren
Request for Future Agenda Items
Announcements
Date of Next Meeting
1. Date of Meeting
Adjournment
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Public Protection and Judiciary Committee Minutes
March 5, 2026 8:00 AM
St. Croix County Government Center - Room 1400
Government Center - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.
Roll Call
PRESENT: Paul Adams, Mark Carlson, Bob Feidler, Cathy Leaf, Tim Ramberg
Approval of Minutes
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting - February 3, 2026
Minutes were accepted as presented.
Public Comment
Business
1. Financial Report for January 2026
County Administrator Ken Witt provided an update on the monthly financial report through January 2026.
2. CASA 2025 Annual and Year-End Report
Sean Kinsella, Director of CASA, gave a brief update.
Request for Future Agenda Items
None.
Announcements
Chair Feidler recognized Tim Ramberg for his service to the county and the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee.
Date of Next Meeting
1. Date of Meeting — To Be Determined
Chair Feidler noted that the date of the next meeting is to be determined, but will likely be in early May.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 a.m. for CASA site visit, followed by a visit to the Judicial Offices.
1. CASA Site Visit
2. Judicial Offices Site Visit
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1210 - Circuit Court : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 965,717 1,015,744 253,936 1,146,332 286,583 859,749 75.00%
43310: Other Federal Payment 200,000 - - - - - -
46140: Court Fees & Costs 36,240 37,685 8,914 30,000 5,026 24,974 83.25%
Total Revenues 1,201,957 1,053,429 262,850 1,176,332 291,609 884,723 75.21%
Total Wages 591,866 616,939 123,503 746,752 127,662 619,090 82.90%
Total Fringes 265,892 278,997 64,539 327,294 63,924 263,370 80.47%
Net Wage & Fringe 857,758 895,936 188,042 1,074,046 191,586 882,460 82.16%
51910: Staff Development 769 2,056 1,389 2,500 160 2,340 93.61%
52157: Court Commissioners 84,240 85,925 21,481 50,000 18,438 31,562 63.12%
52190: Other Professional Services 20,105 16,125 9,575 12,000 50 11,950 99.58%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 480 480 120 500 900 (400) 80.00%
52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance - - - 450 - 450 100.00%
53110: Postage 8,657 8,848 2,431 8,600 1,917 6,683 77.71%
53120: Copy Expense 1,567 1,720 325 3,000 332 2,668 88.93%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 75 - - 120 - 120 100.00%
53190: Office Supplies 5,460 7,959 2,292 8,700 1,652 7,048 81.01%
53211: Law Book Publications 8,596 9,495 2,175 7,000 726 6,274 89.62%
53240: Dues & Licenses 645 155 80 250 80 170 68.00%
53310: Employee Mileage 1,279 668 172 500 - 500 100.00%
53320: Employee Lodging 832 1,192 294 1,500 - 1,500 100.00%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 337 375 93 500 - 500 100.00%
53440: Operating Supplies - 425 - - - - -
55180: Liability Insurance 5,621 5,762 - 6,666 - 6,666 100.00%
57210: Grants and Donations to Other Organizations 200,000 - - - - - -
Operating 338,662 141,186 40,427 102,286 24,255 78,031 76.29%
Total Expenses 1,196,420 1,037,121 228,469 1,176,332 215,841 960,491 81.65%
Report Total 5,537 16,307 34,380 - 75,768 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1220 - Clerk of Courts : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 943,887 1,175,094 293,774 1,194,366 298,592 895,775 75.00%
43250: Federal Human Services 25,037 22,323 - 25,000 - 25,000 100.00%
43510: State General Government Grant 343,225 424,301 169,440 426,900 254,860 172,040 40.30%
43511: State GAL Grant 105,342 107,263 - 105,000 - 105,000 100.00%
45110: Court Penalties and Costs 137,281 153,711 21,178 120,000 21,222 98,778 82.32%
45190: Other Law and Ordinance Violations 87,789 90,737 13,699 85,000 12,188 72,812 85.66%
46140: Court Fees & Costs 568,174 616,512 95,501 550,000 119,357 430,643 78.30%
46141: Ignition Interlock Fees 7,189 8,546 1,383 5,000 1,806 3,194 63.89%
46145: NSF Check Charge - Clerk of Court 228 498 57 400 50 350 87.50%
48110: Interest Revenue 27,379 31,253 5,309 30,000 5,870 24,130 80.43%
Total Revenues 2,245,529 2,630,239 600,339 2,541,666 713,944 1,827,723 71.91%
Total Wages 1,017,143 1,083,689 214,857 1,167,914 228,508 939,406 80.43%
Total Fringes 423,647 459,018 108,587 523,105 108,672 414,434 79.23%
Net Wage & Fringe 1,440,790 1,542,707 323,445 1,691,019 337,179 1,353,840 80.06%
51910: Staff Development 310 340 - 1,100 - 1,100 100.00%
52117: Legal Services 232,516 234,407 37,666 200,000 34,737 165,263 82.63%
52118: Court Appointed Counsel 386,187 399,868 38,593 350,000 27,343 322,657 92.19%
52122: Interpreter Services 73,085 60,350 9,965 60,000 10,449 49,551 82.58%
52150: Transcription Services 3,953 3,213 612 3,000 416 2,585 86.15%
52152: Bank Service Charges 4,256 4,479 538 5,000 688 4,312 86.25%
52154: Jury Fees - Per Diem 64,652 83,483 23,125 70,000 19,517 50,483 72.12%
52156: Witness Fees 4,629 3,183 273 4,000 81 3,919 97.97%
52190: Other Professional Services 134,571 163,776 9,385 100,000 24,984 75,016 75.02%
52410: Repair and Replacement 6,824 8,756 1,056 7,000 707 6,293 89.90%
52920: Computer Repair - - - 200 - 200 100.00%
53110: Postage 17,104 17,880 4,052 15,000 2,347 12,653 84.35%
53120: Copy Expense 2,589 2,618 432 2,500 157 2,343 93.73%
53190: Office Supplies 5,273 7,017 2,870 6,000 2,155 3,845 64.08%
53240: Dues & Licenses 325 659 509 650 472 178 27.38%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 5,558 - - 10,000 2,970 7,030 70.30%
53310: Employee Mileage 1,040 661 71 1,000 58 942 94.20%
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1220 - Clerk of Courts : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
53320: Employee Lodging 760 588 - 800 30 770 96.25%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 511 274 15 500 19 481 96.20%
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 393 686 191 500 - 500 100.00%
55180: Liability Insurance 11,048 12,403 - 13,397 - 13,397 100.00%
Operating 955,585 1,004,640 129,352 850,647 127,130 723,517 85.05%
Total Expenses 2,396,376 2,547,347 452,797 2,541,666 464,310 2,077,357 81.73%
Report Total (150,847) 82,892 147,543 - 249,634 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1240 - Medical Examiner : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 288,656 376,434 94,109 367,471 91,868 275,603 75.00%
46195: Medical Examiner Fees 79,860 139,541 30,113 130,000 37,742 92,258 70.97%
47310: General Government Other Local Gov 5,802 - - 10,000 - 10,000 100.00%
Total Revenues 374,319 515,975 124,221 507,471 129,609 377,862 74.46%
Total Wages 241,891 253,016 59,375 314,441 37,225 277,216 88.16%
Total Fringes 117,170 43,129 5,205 62,295 11,420 50,875 81.67%
Net Wage & Fringe 359,062 296,145 64,581 376,736 48,645 328,091 87.09%
51910: Staff Development 290 1,502 - 3,500 1,050 2,450 70.00%
52125: Purchased Services - 60,308 - 8,900 - 8,900 100.00%
52190: Other Professional Services 118,259 73,563 12,364 90,000 9,438 80,562 89.51%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 2,852 3,111 698 3,000 734 2,266 75.52%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 412 141 38 350 27 323 92.18%
53212: Outreach/Education 25 - - - - - -
53310: Employee Mileage - 232 - - - - -
53320: Employee Lodging - 3,010 2,444 3,000 606 2,394 79.80%
53350: Employee Other Expenses 430 - 15,357 500 - 500 100.00%
53440: Operating Supplies - 11,043 94 15,000 1,323 13,677 91.18%
53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies - 1,246 424 500 - 500 100.00%
53470: Fuel Expenses - 72 72 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53490: Other Operating Supplies 1,271 - - 1,500 - 1,500 100.00%
53910: Other Supplies and Expenses - 45 - 250 - 250 100.00%
53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses - 349 88 1,000 91 909 90.88%
55180: Liability Insurance 2,260 1,893 - 2,235 - 2,235 100.00%
Operating 125,798 156,516 31,581 130,735 13,270 117,465 89.85%
Total Expenses 484,860 452,661 96,161 507,471 61,915 445,556 87.80%
Report Total (110,541) 63,314 28,060 - 67,695 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1250 - Justice Services : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 640,594 847,855 211,964 842,692 210,673 632,019 75.00%
43220: Federal Transportation - 2,021 2,021 - - - -
43310: Other Federal Payment 37,228 - - - - - -
43510: State General Government Grant 198,036 127,399 - 134,464 - 134,464 100.00%
46220: Justice Services Fees 68,427 65,946 18,667 70,000 10,389 59,611 85.16%
Total Revenues 944,285 1,043,222 232,652 1,047,156 221,062 826,094 78.89%
Total Wages 491,755 513,599 108,710 605,648 96,780 508,868 84.02%
Total Fringes 169,506 183,322 41,820 233,026 47,069 185,957 79.80%
51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 3,738 11,573 - - 3,311 3,311 -
Net Wage & Fringe 664,999 685,349 150,530 838,674 140,538 698,136 83.24%
51910: Staff Development 11,465 10,675 2,753 12,500 160 12,340 98.72%
52113: Psychiatrist/Psychologist Consultant 7,350 - - 5,000 - 5,000 100.00%
52117: Legal Services - 14 - - - - -
52122: Interpreter Services - 363 - - - - -
52125: Purchased Services 90,653 64,470 17,444 90,000 2,699 87,301 97.00%
52190: Other Professional Services 21,378 61,341 5,973 40,000 13,992 26,008 65.02%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 5,237 5,309 1,189 4,115 1,127 2,988 72.62%
52990: Other Contractual Services 21,470 - - - - - -
53110: Postage 6 16 3 100 14 86 85.79%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,793 1,894 479 1,200 434 766 63.82%
53190: Office Supplies 210 2,129 - 1,500 - 1,500 100.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses - 231 51 100 - 100 100.00%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 83 - - 9,500 - 9,500 100.00%
53310: Employee Mileage 1,534 2,346 242 1,750 196 1,554 88.81%
53320: Employee Lodging 8,351 3,646 686 4,500 378 4,122 91.60%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 2,668 1,964 49 2,500 54 2,446 97.86%
53340: Employee Airfare 3,914 1,021 - 1,000 637 363 36.32%
53350: Employee Other Expenses 4,873 918 - 500 - 500 100.00%
53420: Medical Supplies 1,750 656 149 3,000 - 3,000 100.00%
53430: Provided Food Expense 9 - - 250 - 250 100.00%
53440: Operating Supplies 60,834 8,530 1,346 23,500 231 23,269 99.02%
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1250 - Justice Services : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
53490: Other Operating Supplies 348 - - - - - -
53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 615 232 197 250 - 250 100.00%
53930: Software Purchased - 360 - - - - -
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 597 44 12 - - - -
53970: Provided Training - - - 1,500 - 1,500 100.00%
53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 118 104 - - 10 (10) -
55180: Liability Insurance 2,692 4,679 - 5,717 - 5,717 100.00%
Operating 247,949 170,942 30,572 208,482 19,931 188,551 90.44%
58130: New Computer Equipment - 5,399 - - - - -
58000: Capital Outlay - 5,399 - - - - -
Total Expenses 912,948 861,690 181,103 1,047,156 160,469 886,686 84.68%
Report Total 31,337 181,532 51,549 - 60,593 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1310 - District Attorney : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 1,113,009 1,250,885 312,721 1,354,624 338,656 1,015,968 75.00%
43510: State General Government Grant 282,581 248,590 - 267,290 - 267,290 100.00%
46142: District Attorney Fees 57,849 66,318 6,836 53,500 13,926 39,574 73.97%
Total Revenues 1,453,439 1,565,793 319,557 1,675,414 352,582 1,322,831 78.96%
Total Wages 938,425 961,546 183,668 1,121,498 211,979 909,519 81.10%
Total Fringes 361,588 382,613 87,731 455,806 93,887 361,919 79.40%
Net Wage & Fringe 1,300,013 1,344,159 271,398 1,577,305 305,867 1,271,438 80.61%
51910: Staff Development 1,729 940 - 3,955 - 3,955 100.00%
52117: Legal Services - 1,775 - - - - -
52122: Interpreter Services 787 - - 500 - 500 100.00%
52150: Transcription Services 3,233 5,715 573 4,500 1,352 3,148 69.96%
52151: Investigation Services 3,510 2,836 630 4,100 790 3,310 80.72%
52156: Witness Fees 6,593 12,012 - 13,900 2,288 11,612 83.54%
52190: Other Professional Services 273 75 - 7,500 - 7,500 100.00%
52990: Other Contractual Services 8 25 - - - - -
53110: Postage 9,760 9,980 2,457 9,500 1,691 7,809 82.20%
53120: Copy Expense 3,773 2,296 804 2,100 - 2,100 100.00%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 813 - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53190: Office Supplies 10,974 9,575 1,624 10,000 1,456 8,544 85.44%
53211: Law Book Publications 750 135 - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53230: Subscriptions - - - 20,000 - 20,000 100.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses 4,173 3,649 - 5,434 100 5,334 98.16%
53310: Employee Mileage 585 2,155 - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53320: Employee Lodging 607 2,411 553 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 356 642 - 50 - 50 100.00%
53340: Employee Airfare - 1,616 - - - - -
53350: Employee Other Expenses 362 358 46 650 - 650 100.00%
53430: Provided Food Expense - 23 - - - - -
53440: Operating Supplies - 172 - - - - -
53910: Other Supplies and Expenses 1,070 2,140 - - - - -
53930: Software Purchased - 1,320 - - - - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1310 - District Attorney : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 667 789 100 3,450 1,788 1,662 48.17%
55180: Liability Insurance 7,485 8,036 - 8,470 - 8,470 100.00%
55210: Premiums on Surety Bonds 80 - - - - - -
55310: Rents and Leases - 150 - - - - -
Operating 57,587 68,824 6,787 98,109 9,465 88,644 90.35%
58130: New Computer Equipment - 15,880 - - - - -
58000: Capital Outlay - 15,880 - - - - -
Total Expenses 1,357,601 1,428,863 278,185 1,675,414 315,332 1,360,082 81.18%
Report Total 95,838 136,931 41,372 - 37,251 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1330 - Child Support : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes (126,518) (151,163) (37,791) (122,848) (30,712) (92,136) 75.00%
43510: State General Government Grant 1,009,699 1,063,782 - 1,102,713 - 1,102,713 100.00%
47410: General Government Support Cty Depts 19,198 20,043 4,448 16,400 4,208 12,192 74.34%
Total Revenues 902,379 932,662 (33,343) 996,265 (26,504) 1,022,769 102.66%
Total Wages 593,042 604,816 122,361 626,553 132,199 494,354 78.90%
Total Fringes 225,010 235,917 53,373 245,077 59,912 185,165 75.55%
Net Wage & Fringe 818,052 840,733 175,734 871,630 192,111 679,519 77.96%
51910: Staff Development 2,107 2,165 100 3,000 150 2,850 95.00%
52122: Interpreter Services 347 500 20 700 25 675 96.40%
52125: Purchased Services 1,510 632 92 2,300 138 2,162 94.00%
52140: Civil Process/Paper Fees 23,455 9,373 948 24,000 1,510 22,490 93.71%
52190: Other Professional Services 48,000 52,800 8,800 55,400 8,800 46,600 84.12%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 5,026 4,733 1,138 4,800 1,161 3,639 75.80%
53110: Postage 7,705 7,001 1,822 7,300 1,174 6,126 83.92%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 2,484 2,246 582 3,000 553 2,447 81.56%
53190: Office Supplies 1,535 3,303 131 3,000 176 2,824 94.13%
53210: Publications & Printing 70 - - - - - -
53220: Advertising/Promotion 154 - - 75 - 75 100.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses 400 400 400 450 400 50 11.11%
53310: Employee Mileage 1,753 1,699 778 2,300 240 2,060 89.57%
53320: Employee Lodging 3,797 3,786 91 4,000 437 3,563 89.07%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 999 1,435 28 1,500 - 1,500 100.00%
53340: Employee Airfare 158 433 - 600 - 600 100.00%
53350: Employee Other Expenses 158 688 (82) - - - -
53470: Fuel Expenses - - - - 26 (26) -
53490: Other Operating Supplies 350 380 100 400 50 350 87.50%
53930: Software Purchased 4,992 5,103 100 6,500 50 6,450 99.23%
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 12 101 101 200 - 200 100.00%
55180: Liability Insurance 4,602 4,821 - 5,110 - 5,110 100.00%
55210: Premiums on Surety Bonds - 150 50 - - - -
Operating 109,614 101,748 15,199 124,635 14,891 109,744 88.05%
Print Date April 29, 2026
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1330 - Child Support : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
Total Expenses 927,666 942,481 190,933 996,265 207,002 789,264 79.22%
Report Total (25,287) (9,818) (224,275) - (233,506) - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2110 - Law Enforcement : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 10,174,073 10,699,465 2,674,866 10,887,415 2,721,854 8,165,562 75.00%
43510: State General Government Grant 12,125 6,502 - 15,000 - 15,000 100.00%
43520: State Public Safety Grant 171,115 290,979 4,618 110,976 23,097 87,879 79.19%
45220: Judgments and Damages - 9,422 2,222 - - - -
46210: Law Enforcement Fees 398,619 382,330 58,091 280,000 78,417 201,583 71.99%
48510: Donations & Contributions 79,021 1,165 135 10,000 1,307 8,693 86.93%
49210: Transfer from General Fund 10,903 - - - - - -
Total Revenues 10,845,855 11,389,863 2,739,933 11,303,391 2,824,675 8,478,716 75.01%
Total Wages 5,738,134 6,351,341 1,206,161 6,599,383 1,288,142 5,311,242 80.48%
Total Fringes 2,491,342 2,737,574 599,469 2,909,414 624,680 2,284,734 78.53%
51599: Interdepartmental Wage & Fringe 1,558 - - - - - -
Net Wage & Fringe 8,227,918 9,088,916 1,805,630 9,508,797 1,912,821 7,595,976 79.88%
51910: Staff Development 22,576 128,562 21,464 47,000 17,974 29,026 61.76%
52116: Consultant Fees 16,970 11,762 3,161 10,000 5,353 4,647 46.47%
52151: Investigation Services 27,434 15,679 3,461 26,000 2,434 23,566 90.64%
52153: Teletype Services 12,393 12,342 12,342 13,000 12,597 403 3.10%
52190: Other Professional Services 245,410 312,572 40,197 243,100 42,021 201,079 82.71%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 76,874 79,284 17,822 71,320 18,169 53,151 74.53%
52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 857 8,605 2,144 3,500 - 3,500 100.00%
53110: Postage 6,004 5,681 1,285 6,000 1,036 4,964 82.73%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 3,945 4,097 1,017 4,000 1,088 2,912 72.79%
53190: Office Supplies 7,069 6,369 1,269 8,000 1,223 6,777 84.72%
53210: Publications & Printing 1,947 2,368 91 1,500 626 874 58.26%
53212: Outreach/Education 1,363 14,484 7,418 4,000 2,468 1,532 38.29%
53240: Dues & Licenses 1,555 2,334 1,555 2,000 1,670 330 16.50%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 394,376 340,632 274,877 345,675 298,148 47,527 13.75%
53310: Employee Mileage 5,797 635 - 1,000 525 475 47.51%
53320: Employee Lodging 65,799 19,017 1,498 18,000 2,524 15,476 85.98%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 10,763 14,204 3,063 12,000 4,459 7,541 62.84%
53340: Employee Airfare 40,801 2,817 1,945 - 677 (677) -
53350: Employee Other Expenses 3,653 939 - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2110 - Law Enforcement : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
53430: Provided Food Expense 875 4,713 118 1,000 144 856 85.61%
53440: Operating Supplies 194,721 158,560 18,318 75,000 15,287 59,713 79.62%
53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 68,317 74,460 12,418 65,000 13,850 51,150 78.69%
53470: Fuel Expenses 227,678 190,251 38,884 200,000 42,064 157,936 78.97%
53490: Other Operating Supplies 224 - - - - - -
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 169,611 130,355 15,875 50,000 1,485 48,515 97.03%
53980: Ammunition & Shooting Expenses 76,659 78,609 10,043 71,500 7,484 64,016 89.53%
53995: Vehicle Operating Expenses 75,986 125,319 16,903 150,000 20,235 129,765 86.51%
55180: Liability Insurance 215,000 210,000 - 210,000 - 210,000 100.00%
55310: Rents and Leases 95,708 165,823 50,659 155,000 41,291 113,709 73.36%
59520: Transfer to Special Revenue Fund 10,903 - - - - - -
Operating 2,081,268 2,120,473 557,828 1,794,595 554,832 1,239,762 69.08%
Total Expenses 10,309,186 11,209,389 2,363,458 11,303,391 2,467,654 8,835,738 78.17%
Report Total 536,669 180,474 376,475 - 357,021 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2700 - Correction and Detention : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 4,495,124 5,097,847 1,274,462 5,078,988 1,269,747 3,809,241 75.00%
43520: State Public Safety Grant 12,845 24,959 2,583 10,000 4,262 5,738 57.38%
46210: Law Enforcement Fees 393,738 425,317 41,523 290,000 49,225 240,775 83.03%
Total Revenues 4,901,707 5,548,123 1,318,568 5,378,988 1,323,234 4,055,754 75.40%
Total Wages 2,304,187 2,540,620 466,321 2,895,824 510,469 2,385,354 82.37%
Total Fringes 955,785 1,082,693 228,624 1,273,384 254,703 1,018,680 80.00%
Net Wage & Fringe 3,259,971 3,623,313 694,944 4,169,207 765,173 3,404,034 81.65%
51910: Staff Development 5,456 10,125 2,588 15,000 982 14,018 93.46%
52190: Other Professional Services 616,396 635,293 167,626 540,000 183,239 356,761 66.07%
52430: Building Maintenance 82,525 6,783 - - - - -
52910: Jail Meal Contract 404,300 420,157 68,120 382,008 68,894 313,114 81.97%
52940: Laundry Services 45,224 45,583 7,461 48,948 7,460 41,488 84.76%
53110: Postage 662 646 188 500 184 316 63.23%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 3,665 3,339 798 4,000 722 3,278 81.95%
53190: Office Supplies 1,835 5,992 953 3,000 478 2,522 84.05%
53210: Publications & Printing 664 47 - 1,000 1,380 (380) 38.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses 15 75 25 500 45 455 91.00%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 40,567 34,652 17,762 23,325 14,447 8,878 38.06%
53310: Employee Mileage 3,313 1,812 475 3,500 645 2,855 81.56%
53320: Employee Lodging 5,806 8,747 454 6,000 3,498 2,502 41.70%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 5,169 7,774 669 6,000 4,101 1,899 31.65%
53350: Employee Other Expenses 4 (25) 2 - - - -
53440: Operating Supplies 47,381 44,526 6,604 40,000 6,046 33,954 84.88%
53450: Uniform Expense/Supplies 9,732 13,692 1,135 11,000 11,150 (150) 1.37%
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset 25,333 20,105 96 5,000 47,515 (42,515) 850.31%
55180: Liability Insurance 100,000 120,000 - 120,000 - 120,000 100.00%
Operating 1,398,048 1,379,322 274,954 1,209,781 350,787 858,994 71.00%
Total Expenses 4,658,019 5,002,634 969,899 5,378,988 1,115,960 4,263,028 79.25%
Report Total 243,688 545,488 348,669 - 207,275 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2510 - Emergency Management : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 101,922 130,421 32,605 130,858 32,714 98,144 75.00%
43210: Federal Public Safety - 277,440 - - - - -
43510: State General Government Grant 111,018 22,288 - 75,317 - 75,317 100.00%
43520: State Public Safety Grant 8,603 7,502 - 14,000 - 14,000 100.00%
48610: Miscellaneous Revenue 2,110 - - - - - -
Total Revenues 223,653 437,651 32,605 220,175 32,714 187,461 85.14%
Total Wages 122,268 126,421 25,324 130,607 24,113 106,494 81.54%
Total Fringes 57,248 62,113 14,665 65,588 11,423 54,165 82.58%
Net Wage & Fringe 179,516 188,534 39,989 196,195 35,536 160,659 81.89%
51910: Staff Development - 300 - 2,500 - 2,500 100.00%
52190: Other Professional Services 35,280 - - - - - -
52990: Other Contractual Services - 10,000 - - - - -
53110: Postage 1 1 - 150 - 150 100.00%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 328 525 125 1,000 229 771 77.08%
53190: Office Supplies 384 737 63 900 16 884 98.23%
53210: Publications & Printing 173 45 - 300 46 254 84.58%
53212: Outreach/Education - 201 - 500 - 500 100.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses 451 - - 380 199 181 47.63%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 14,471 (4,462) - 500 - 500 100.00%
53310: Employee Mileage 898 939 162 1,500 38 1,462 97.47%
53320: Employee Lodging - - - 1,000 - 1,000 100.00%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 38 - - 750 - 750 100.00%
53430: Provided Food Expense 56 126 - 500 221 279 55.72%
53440: Operating Supplies 2,110 3,978 1,912 2,000 - 2,000 100.00%
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset - 266,745 - - 14,039 (14,039) -
53970: Provided Training 8,670 7,956 - 12,000 - 12,000 100.00%
Operating 62,860 287,090 2,262 23,980 14,789 9,191 38.33%
Total Expenses 242,376 475,625 42,251 220,175 50,325 169,850 77.14%
Report Total (18,723) (37,974) (9,646) - (17,611) - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2600 - Emergency Communication : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
41110: General Property Taxes 2,506,415 2,637,013 659,253 2,755,371 688,843 2,066,528 75.00%
43510: State General Government Grant - 23,688 - - - - -
46210: Law Enforcement Fees 5,840 90 - - - - -
47320: Public Safety Other Local Gov - - - - 11,040 (11,040) -
Total Revenues 2,512,255 2,660,791 659,253 2,755,371 699,883 2,055,488 74.60%
Total Wages 1,435,850 1,474,182 300,219 1,587,697 297,237 1,290,460 81.28%
Total Fringes 451,828 491,283 112,235 519,118 116,153 402,965 77.62%
Net Wage & Fringe 1,887,678 1,965,465 412,454 2,106,815 413,390 1,693,425 80.38%
51910: Staff Development 7,631 10,529 1,840 8,500 2,567 5,933 69.79%
52116: Consultant Fees 6,200 - - 3,300 - 3,300 100.00%
52122: Interpreter Services 3,342 2,531 - 3,300 264 3,036 92.01%
52190: Other Professional Services 348 169 56 - - - -
52220: Electricity 18,417 19,484 4,120 25,000 5,661 19,339 77.36%
52230: Gas for Heating 4,276 4,718 1,034 5,500 440 5,060 92.00%
52240: Telephone/Dictaphone 26,723 31,649 5,502 33,400 7,522 25,878 77.48%
52250: Cellular Phone Service 536 - - - - - -
52440: Misc. Repair & Maintenance 75,459 130,343 23,915 80,000 39,023 40,977 51.22%
53110: Postage 68 67 19 140 45 95 68.09%
53130: Managed Print Costs - IT 1,429 1,247 286 1,000 227 773 77.31%
53190: Office Supplies 6,951 9,103 485 9,000 239 8,761 97.34%
53210: Publications & Printing (51) - - - - - -
53212: Outreach/Education - 321 - 500 - 500 100.00%
53240: Dues & Licenses 108 108 - 300 50 250 83.33%
53250: Software Subscriptions & Renewals 386,145 374,507 80,179 461,430 145,785 315,645 68.41%
53310: Employee Mileage 312 590 43 500 - 500 100.00%
53320: Employee Lodging 1,525 527 - 1,500 98 1,402 93.47%
53330: Employee Meal Expense 255 276 - 500 - 500 100.00%
53350: Employee Other Expenses - - - 100 - 100 100.00%
53430: Provided Food Expense - - - 200 - 200 100.00%
53440: Operating Supplies - 396 - - 590 (590) -
53510: Repair and Maintenance Supplies - 37 - - - - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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2600 - Emergency Communication : Department Overview
FY24 FY25 Prior Year FY26 FY26
Actual Actual March Operating Budget March Balance Percent
Final Final YTD Adopted YTD Remaining Remaining
53610: Other Repairs and Maintenance Supplies - - 1,273 - - - -
53940: Equipment Purchased - Non Fixed Asset - - - - 449 (449) -
55180: Liability Insurance 13,300 14,018 - 14,386 - 14,386 100.00%
55310: Rents and Leases 10 - - - - - -
Operating 552,983 600,622 118,752 648,556 202,959 445,597 68.71%
Total Expenses 2,440,661 2,566,086 531,206 2,755,371 616,349 2,139,022 77.63%
Report Total 71,594 94,704 128,047 - 83,534 - -
Print Date April 29, 2026
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Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the St.
Croix County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Warren
Cover Memo
To: Public Protection and Judiciary Committee
From: Ken Witt, County Administrator
Scott Knudson, St. Croix County Sheriff
Date: May 7, 2026
Agenda Item: Resolution Approving Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the St. Croix County
Sheriff's Office and the Town of Warren
Background Information:
The Town of Warren wishes to contract with the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office to provide law enforcement services
within their jurisdiction. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0301, municipalities can enter intergovernmental agreements for
this purpose. The unsigned agreement is attached. Attachment 1 details the list of Town of Warren ordinances that the
Sheriff's Office will enforce. Attachment 2 sets for the hourly rate for the deputies to provide the services, which
increased by $2.00/hour each year.
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Resolution No.
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ST. CROIX COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE AND THE TOWN OF WARREN
1 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 66.0301 authorizes intergovernmental agreements between
2 municipalities; and
3
4 WHEREAS, Wis. Stat. § 66.0301(1)(a) defines “municipality” to include towns and
5 counties; and
6
7 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Warren desire to
8 enter into an agreement whereby the Sheriff would provide law enforcement services to the
9 Town in addition to services normally provided to the Town, and the Town will compensate the
10 County for the additional services; and
11
12 WHEREAS, the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors is required to approve such an
13 agreement; and
14
15 WHEREAS, a copy of the agreement is attached to this Resolution.
16
17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Croix County Board of
18 Supervisors that the attached agreement between the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office, St. Croix
19 County, and the Town of Warren for law enforcement services to be provided in all parts of the
20 Town is hereby approved.
Public Protection and Judiciary Committee Recommended
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
EXCUSED: None
St. Croix County Board of Supervisors Action:
This Resolution was ADOPTED by the St. Croix County Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2026:
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Bob Feidler, County Board Chair Christine Hines, County Clerk
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LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. CROIX
COUNTY AND TOWN OF WARREN
This agreement is made and entered into by and between the St. Croix County Sheriff
(hereinafter "SHERIFF"), St. Croix County (hereinafter "COUNTY"), and the Town of
Warren (hereinafter "TOWN").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the COUNTY, whose address is St. Croix County Government Center, 1101
Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016, is authorized by Wisconsin Statute § 66.0301(2) to
contract with a town to furnish services; and
WHEREAS the SHERIFF, whose address is St. Croix County Government Center, 1101
Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016, is duly elected to keep and preserve the peace in
the COUNTY and manages and directs the operations of the St. Croix County Sheriff's
Office in providing law enforcement services with the boundaries of the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the TOWN, whose address is 720, 112 th ST, Roberts, Wisconsin 54023,
desires to receive law enforcement services for the TOWN, in addition to those services
normally and regularly provided by the SHERIFF; and
WHEREAS the SHERIFF is willing to provide additional law enforcement services to
the TOWN; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has authorized such an arrangement, provided its cost are
adequately reimbursed by the TOWN, in Resolution No.____________
THEREFORE, in consideration of the above, the SHERIFF, COUNTY, and TOWN agree
as follows.
AGREEMENT
1. TERM. The term of this agreement shall commence on June 2, 2026, and shall end
as of December 31, 2029, unless sooner agreed to in writing by the TOWN and the
SHERIFF, the TOWN and the COUNTY, or the TOWN and the SHERIFF and the
COUNTY.
2. AUTOMATIC RENEWAL. This agreement shall be automatically renewed for
successive single calendar year terms, under the same conditions and provisions as
set forth herein, unless one of the parties notifies the other parties in writing a least
60 days prior to the expiration date of their intention not to renew. Notwithstanding
the forgoing, if a different person is elected SHERIFF, that person may terminate this
agreement at any time.
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3. SHERIFF TO PROVIDE TOWN WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. The SHERIFF
shall assign a deputy to the TOWN and provide the assigned deputy with a vehicle
and all the necessary equipment to provide law enforcement services to the TOWN
during the coverage periods, set out in par. 7 below. The SHERIFF may assign
different deputies to different coverage periods or during a single coverage period.
If the coverage period is a full shift, the SHERIFF may assign a specific deputy to
provide law enforcement services to the TOWN. During patrol periods the deputy
shall provide contiguous patrol within the boundaries of the TOWN, subject to
authorized breaks and situations which require the deputy to respond to a mutual
aid request or County emergency. The assigned deputy, while on assigned duty and
not otherwise occupied, shall be a first responder to all incidents in the TOWN
directed through the St. Croix County Dispatch Center.
4. SHERIFF TO RETAIN SUPERVISORY CONTROL. The SHERIFF, or designee, shall
have supervisory control over the assigned deputy. The SHERIFF, or designee, shall
retain the authority to make decisions as to the way services shall be rendered.
Consistent with the SHERIFF'S authority to exercise good law enforcement practices,
every effort will be made to respond to the TOWN'S needs and desires.
5. ENFORCE TOWN ORDINANCES. The assigned deputy shall enforce all agreed upon
TOWN ordinances for which the TOWN empowers him or her. (The agreed upon
ordinances are attached to this agreement as ATTACHMENT 1 and may be changed
from time to time.) The assigned deputy shall attend all required court appearances
on all citations. The TOWN attorney shall handle the prosecution of those matters in
court. Overtime hours worked by the assigned deputy shall be reimbursed by the
TOWN in accordance with paragraph 6 below. It is further agreed that fines or
forfeitures for State charges shall be paid to the County and fines or forfeitures for
TOWN ordinance violations will be paid to the TOWN in accordance with State Law.
6. COMPENSATION TO COUNTY FOR SERVICES RENDERED. The SHERIFF and the
TOWN shall negotiate the amount to be paid for law enforcement services. The
TOWN shall pay the COUNTY for the services provided by the SHERIFF.
ATTACHMENT 2 sets forth the compensation agreement of the parties and shall be
amended when needed to address changes to compensation for services rendered
pursuant to this agreement.
7. COVERAGE PERIODS. Coverage periods for services shall be established between
the SHERIFF and the TOWN.
8. USE OF TOWN HALL. The TOWN shall make the TOWN HALL office available to the
assigned deputy for access to a telephone and a fax machine, if specified by the
SHERIFF.
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9. TOWN LIAISON. The TOWN shall designate a person to act as a liaison between
the TOWN and the SHERIFF relative to the assigned deputy's duties and
performance, and special assignments which the TOWN desires. The liaison will deal
directly with the SHERIFF or designee.
10. INDEMNIFICATION. The TOWN shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify the
COUNTY and the SHERIFF, and the officers, agents, and employees of each, for any
claim brought against them based on the negligence or improper act of the TOWN
or any officer, agent or employee of the TOWN arising from or related to this
agreement, other than the assigned deputy. It is expressly understood that the
TOWN will not defend, hold harmless or indemnify the COUNTY or the SHERIFF for
the alleged negligence or improper conduct, or both, of any COUNTY employee,
including the assigned deputy. The COUNTY shall indemnify and hold harmless the
TOWN, its officers, employees, and agents for any claim brought against them based
on the negligence or improper act of the COUNTY or any COUNTY officer, employee
or agent arising from or related to this agreement. It is expressly understood that
the COUNTY will not indemnify or hold harmless the TOWN for claims arising out of
the actions of TOWN officers, employees, or agents.
11. AGREEMENT NOT ASSIGNABLE. This agreement is for personal services and is not
assignable without the expressed written consent of the other parties, which consent
may be withheld in the sole discretion of any party.
12. AGREEMENT TERMINABLE FOR INSUFFICIENT FUNDS. If, during the term of this
agreement, the governing body of either the COUNTY or the TOWN shall fail to
appropriate sufficient funds to carry out this agreement, this agreement shall be
automatically terminated as of the date funds are no longer available, provided
written notice is given to the other parties as soon as is practicable. This paragraph
shall not relieve the TOWN of its responsibility to pay for services furnished to the
TOWN prior to the date of termination.
13. DUTY OF GOOD FAITH. The parties shall commence, carry on and complete their
respective obligations under this agreement in good faith and in a sound,
economical and efficient manner, in accordance with this agreement and all
applicable laws. In carrying out this agreement, each party agrees to cooperate with
the various departments, agencies, employees, and officers of the other parties.
14. PERSONNEL. The SHERIFF, the COUNTY, and the TOWN each agree to provide all
personnel necessary to carry out this agreement. Such personnel shall not be
deemed employees of the other party (except that SHERIFF'S deputies and other
Sheriff’s office employees of the COUNTY) nor shall they or any of them have or be
deemed to have any direct contractual relationship with any other party.
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15. NOTICES. Notices, invoices, and payments required by this agreement shall be
deemed delivered as of the date of the postmark if deposited in a United States
mailbox, sufficient first-class postage attached, addressed to a party's address as set
forth above. It shall be the duty of a party changing its address to notify the other
parties in writing as soon as practicable. As an alternative, notices, invoices and/or
payments may also be sent by email to the following email addresses:
• TOWN - office@townofwarrensccwi.gov
• SHERIFF - Lt. Charles Coleman charles.coleman@sccwi.gov or
Captain Justin Johnson justin.johnson@sccwi.gov
16. NO WAIVER BY MAKING PAYMENT OR ACCEPTING SERVICE.
In no event shall making any payment or accepting any services required by this
agreement constitute or be construed as a waiver of any breach of this agreement
or a waiver of any default of any other party. The making of such payment or
acceptance of such service by one party while any breach or default exists shall in
no way impair or prejudice the right of the party harmed to recover damages or
obtain any other legal remedy as a result of such breach or default.
17. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT. During the term of this agreement, with
regard to any employment decisions relating to this agreement, all parties agree not
to discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, or sexual orientation; creed or religion;
color; handicap or disability; marital, citizenship, or veteran status; membership in
the National Guard, state defense force or reserves; national origin or ancestry; arrest
or conviction record; or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.
This listing of prohibited bases for discrimination shall not be construed to amend
in any fashion state of federal law setting forth additional bases and exceptions shall
be permitted only to the extent allowable by state or federal law.
18. NO THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This agreement is intended to be an agreement
solely between the parties hereto and for their benefit only. No part of this
agreement shall be construed to add to, supplement, amend, abridge, or repeal
existing duties, rights, benefits, or privileges of any third party or parties, including
but not limited to employees of any party.
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein and
supersedes any and all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties
relating to the subject matter hereof. The parties expressly agree that this agreement
shall not be amended in any fashion except in writing executed by all parties.
20. EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS. The parties may evidence their agreement to the
foregoing upon one or several counterparts of this instrument, which together shall
constitute a single instrument.
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St. Croix County Sheriff
Date signed: __________________ by: ____________________________________________
Scott Knudson, St. Croix County Sheriff
Town of Warren
Date signed: __________________ by: ____________________________________________
Geno Hanson, Town of Warren Chairperson
St. Croix County
Date signed: __________________ by: ___________________________________________
Ken Witt, County Administrator
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ATTACHMENT 1
TOWN OF WARREN ORDINANCES ENFORCED BY THE ST. CROIX COUNTY SHERIFF
The following list of Town of Warren ordinances will be enforced by the St. Croix County Sheriff’s
Office pursuant to this agreement:
• Title 10 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic
10-1-10 Operators to Obey Traffic Control Devices
10-1-12 Speed Limits
10-1-13 Stop Sign Locations
10-1-50 Penalties
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ATTACHMENT 2
COMPENSATION TO COUNTY FOR SERVICES RENDERED
BY SHERIFF
The TOWN agrees to pay the COUNTY the following compensation for services provided
by the SHERIFF pursuant to this agreement:
• 2026 - $92.00 per hour
• 2027 - $94.00 per hour
• 2028 - $96.00 per hour
The SHERIFF shall provide an invoice to the TOWN on a monthly basis detailing the total
hours of services provided to the TOWN and the amount due for the month.
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Source: St. Croix County website. First collected Oct 20, 2026.