He could have quit two years ago with a pension equal to at least 50 percent of his salary, an amount that can be substantially augmented with overtime. The average annual police officer pension in 2009 was $58,563, which does not include an annual supplement of about $12,000.
Hiring a professional pressure-washer costs about $0.08-$0.35 per square foot (depending on local rates), but can go as high as $0.40-$0.80 a square foot depending on the amount and type of stains, dirt, mold or other problems.
Water: according to Elements, a professional pressure washer of 1500 PSI uses approximately 10-15 gallons per minute. The American Water Works Association places the price of 1000 gallons of water at $1.50, placing the estimated cost at $2.40-$8.10.