HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 03-078 RESOLUTION NO. 03-078
WHEREAS, the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission (SETRPC)was
charged with developing and implementing a regional 9-1-1 system in Hardin, Jefferson
and Orange counties; and,
WHEREAS, SETRPC has administered and maintained the regional 9-1-1 system
since beginning service in 1992; and,
WHEREAS,the SETRPC regional 9-1-1 system operates under Chapter 771 of the
Texas Health and Safety Code, which authorized the Commission on State Emergency
Communications(CSEC)to establish a funding structure forthe operation of regional 9-1-1
systems; and,
WHEREAS, the funding structure places a monthly service fee of $0.50 per
telephone access line and an equalization surcharge applied against intrastate long
distance calls on citizens telephone bills; and,
WHEREAS, in 1997 the legislature authorized the Commission to impose a $0.50
monthly fee on each wireless phone line; and,
WHEREAS, officials and residents in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange counties had
the understanding that the funds generated from the $0.50 monthly service fee were
intended for 9-1-1 services only; and,
WHEREAS, officials and residents in Hardin, Jefferson and Orange counties had
the understanding that funds generated from the $0.50 monthly service fee would be
returned to SETRPC for administration of the regional 9-1-1 system; and,
WHEREAS, SETRPC is not receiving full reimbursement of funding for regional
9-1-1 services, portions of service fee funds are being held in a dedicated fund by the
State, and service demands continue to increase; and,
WHEREAS, 9-1-1 plays a crucial role in public safety as it provides citizens with a
vital link to emergency assistance during any man-made or natural disaster; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont does not desire to see its citizens suffer from
diminished 9-1-1 service or the lack of new technologies necessary for the protection of its
citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT:
THAT the City Council agrees to:
1. Work with legislative representatives in support of protecting all funds
generated for 9-1-1 service; and,
2. Promote the full return of funding generated from 9-1-1 service fees to the
region; and,
3. Support SETRPC and CSEC in funding requests for FY 2004/2005 for
planning, capital equipment improvements, wireless location technologies,
development, provision and enhancement of 9-1-1 services.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 15th day of
April, 2003.
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- Mayor Evelyn M. Lord -