E-911 dispatch service agreement with Franklin County
Frankfort
Summary
The city and county are rewriting the 1991 agreement that governs shared 911 dispatch, with a proposed joint oversight board to give both sides an equal voice before the county's budget season.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Equipment quote of $1.6–$1.7 million that could rise $300,000–$400,000 if not decided by year's end.
Everyone in the county who calls 911 — city and county residents alike.
Potentially taxpayers if delay forces a higher equipment price.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Regular) - Oct 26, 2026
The city routes all county 911 calls and dispatches city and county fire, police, and EMS; a modernized interlocal would create a joint advisory board, and delaying an equipment purchase could cost $300,000–$400,000 more.
Board of Commissioners (Work) - Sep 14, 2026
The city and county are rewriting the 1991 agreement that governs shared 911 dispatch, with a proposed joint oversight board to give both sides an equal voice before the county's budget season.
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