Agenda Item # 16.D.
City Commission Day Meeting 9:00 AM
- Meeting Date:
- 01/12/2026
- Re
- Police Chief Employment Contract - David Smith
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Chief of Police employment contract between the City of Fort Pierce and David Smith.
SUMMARY:
The City and David M. Smith have come to agreement on his contract for Chief of Police. The initial term will be for three (3) years with a salary of $190,000. In addition, he will be provided with a police take-home vehicle, be allowed to accrue at the highest vacation accrual rate, and be allocated 80 hours of vacation and 40 hours of sick leave to his accrual banks at the time of his hire date.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
Staff would restart negotiations with Mr. Smith.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Jared S. Sorensen
COORDINATED WITH:
City Attorney's office and the Fort Pierce Police Department.
Fiscal Impact
- Budgeted Y/N:
- Y
- Fiscal Year:
- 2026
- Account:
- Police Department
- Amount:
- $190,000
FISCAL IMPACT:
The contract provisions are budgeted within the FY 2026 budget.