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FY 25-26 Sheriff's Proposed Budget 0.04TY SU :'4*** ",' & * pp�f!S Orr, OI 546 `Q`;Ep c,',Z l r iiiiiiiMMOMMOMEM `F(OR10, r l/•I �f�FKEVIN Rk` O May 1,2025 R Lit ID Honorable Members of the Board of Collier County Commissioners j ._, 0 1 L62_5 3299 Tamiami Trail East Naples,FL 34 1 1 2-4902 COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Re: Certification of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Dear Commissioners: Pursuant to the requirements of Florida Statute Chapter 30.49(2)(a),I do herby submit and certify the following proposed budget for the operations of the Collier County Sheriffs Office for the fiscal year beginning October 1,2025 and ending September 30,2026. TYPE OF EXPENDITURE COURTS LAW CORRECTIONS TOTAL BUDGET ENFORCEMENT Salary of Sheriff $ - $ 251,200 $ - $ 251,200 Salary of Deputies& $ 6,310,200 $ 165,469,800 $ 53,277,800 $ 225,057,800 Assistants Expenses—Other than $ 180,000 $ 33,408,500 $ 13,385,200 $ 46,973,700 Salaries $ Equipment $ - $ 5,039,200 $ - $ 5,039,200 Investigations $ - $ 40,000 $ - $ 40,000 Total Before Reserves $ 6,490,200 $ 204,208,700 $ 66,663,000 $ 277,361,900 Reserves to be budgeted in the County's General Fund Reserve for Contingency based on 2.5%of the Sheriffs Operating Budget($277,361,900),which equates to$6,934,047.50. Respectfully submitted, Kevin J.Ram•osk Sheriff,Collier County Before me,on this 1st day of May,2025,appeared Kevin J.Rambosk,Sheriff of Collier County,Florida,who states that to the best of his knowledge and belief the above established amounts are both reasonable and necessary for the operation of the Collier County Sheriffs Office for the 2026 Fiscal Year. __ A * `ter! WENDY S.CHAFFEE .: `•* MY COMMISSION#HH 220698 Notary Public at large •=�•�^`P°` EXPIRES:March 22,2026 State of Florida SERVICE TO OTHERS BEFORE SELF Collier County Sheriff's Office 13319 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 1239-252-9300 I colliersheriff.org �Sl'SH( �** �FJ **** °� ,J EauF sog. .{ O * S R C 4+ �•, rri OR Z, 1 caiN May 1, 2025 Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners 3299 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 Dear Commissioners: I am submitting the budget certification for fiscal year 2026 in the amount of$277,361,900 to fund the services provided by the Collier County Sheriffs Office including Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Court Security as required by F.S. Chapter 30.49(2)(a). Our budgetary needs, driven by economic circumstances that have increased costs of human capital,operations,and equipment, represent a total beyond the budget guidance of 3%as established by the Collier County Board of County Commissioners set on March 11, 2025. Our budget for fiscal year 2026 represents a 4.09% increment over our fiscal year 2025 budget. The dedication and commitment of the professional men and women of the Collier County Sheriffs Office enables us to provide needed services for the community. Challenges are numerous in the recruitment and retention of our vital members. It is imperative that we remain competitive in the employment market and address increases in the cost of living. In the same manner as the County, during FY2025,we contracted with Evergreen Consultants to complete a pay plan study. The results of that study position us to be comparable in the marketplace in fiscal year 2026,and are what is driving the majority of our budgetary increase. While we feel well positioned for fiscal year 2026, if the marketplace changes significantly, in order to remain competitive,we may have to readdress our budgetary needs for compensation. We have been able to maintain a high level of service to our community despite rising costs to our operation. Technology is a significant factor for our mission and staying at the forefront of ever-changing technological advancements results in increases to our budget.We have conducted a bottom up approach to our fiscal year 2026 budget. We have performed a rigorous review of programs, projects, contracts,and costs in order to prioritize what we need to operate efficiently and effectively. As a result,we have been able to reallocate and reprioritize funds from Operating and Capital to help offset the cost of the new pay plan. This process has insured that we are being fiscally responsible and good stewards of taxpayer funds. We continue to provide excellence in service and programs for our youth,citizens and visitors who enjoy this beautiful County. We are holding the line on crime in our community and boast one of the lowest crimes rates in the entire state. In fact, our crime rate is the lowest it has been since recording of crimes per population began in 1971. On behalf of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, I would like to thank you for your ongoing and continuing support of public safety. The quality of life and levels of safety in our community is unique, revered and expected by our residents and visitors. It is an integral part of what makes Collier County a great place and a safe place. Respectfully submitted, s Kevin J. Ra bos Sheriff, Collier County SERVICE TO OTHERS BEFORE SELF Collier County Sheriff's Office 13319 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112 1239-252-9300 1 colliersheriff.org