Summary
Legislator Black wants the cost of dispatching city police calls factored into the city-county sales tax distribution discussion. The $180,000 offset dates back to around 2000, and about a third of 911 calls come from the city.
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Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city's $180,000 dispatch offset versus actual 911 operating costs could reshape the sales tax agreement.
County taxpayers outside the city could benefit if cost-sharing is rebalanced.
City residents could face higher costs if the offset is reduced or eliminated.
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