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r BAR ®�. j o93 600K PH;F UN -1 Information from Southern Bell indicates that Indian River County has a total of 61,000 lines which would be charged the 911 fee. If the Board approves the recommended charge of $.48, the fee would generate $351,360.80 in revenue, less the 1% Southern Bell collection fee, which is sufficient to fund the prior approved budget for the current fiscal year. The matter is now before the Board of County Commissioners for approval of the Resolution required to reauthorize the E911 fee for FY 92-93 at $.48 which is the same as the past fiscal year. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The funds from the 911 fee will be utilized for staff maintenance of the data base, one call taker position, operating expenditures, capital outlay, and a contingency fund to ensure the integrity of the system to timely direct emergency personnel so that the protection of lives and property can be assured. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht to adopt Resolution 93-42, providing for the establishment of a countywide "E911" telephone fee to pay for system charges, as recommended by staff. Under discussion, Commissioner Adams asked, and Director Wright explained that the fee will be used to pay for one data base coordinator, and about $42,000 will be transferred from the fund to the Sheriff's Department to pay for one call -taker position. Emergency Services Director Doug Wright further explained that the surcharge is brought to the Board for approval every year after the budget has been approved. However, there was a delay this year because new state legislation was pending. The new requirements did not affect the amount that counties would be permitted to charge, so the recommended fee remains at $.48 per month. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Bird being absent). 32 � � r