The overall cost for service agreements between the seven cities in Washington County and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office increased. The increase is $6,359, up to $225,020 total for Fiscal Year 2016 from last year’s $218,661. At this week’s Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting, the seven contracts for law enforcement were approved by the board.

Each of the seven cities is charged a different rate based on a set formula, which factors the percent of assessed value, the percent of calls and the percent of population. The most expensive contract is with Kalona for $79,724.

The City of Washington does not have a contract, as it has its own police department.

Rates for FY 2016 – last year’s rates, difference:
Ainsworth – $15,721 – $14,725, +$96
Brighton – $20,435 – $20,746, -$311
Crawfordsville – $6,338 – $6,928, -$590
Kalona – $79,724 – $78,085, +$1,639
Riverside – $48,578 – $49,698, -$1,120
Wellman – $48,798 – $44,428, +$4,370
West Chester – $5,426 – $4,051, +$1,375