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Show Low approves updated intergovernmental dispatch agreement adding Round Valley, Springerville, Eagar and Vernon

5403760 · July 16, 2025

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Summary

Council approved rescinding a 2018 dispatch IGA and adopting an updated intergovernmental agreement that adds Round Valley Police & Fire, Springerville, Eagar and Vernon Fire Department to the regional communications center.

The Show Low City Council unanimously adopted Resolution R2025-24, rescinding Resolution R2018-12 and approving an updated intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to provide regional emergency dispatch services through the city’s regional communications center.

Chief Provost told the council that the regional communications center already provides dispatching for several police and fire agencies and that the new IGA adds the Round Valley Police Department, Round Valley Fire and Medical Department, Springerville and Eagar police, and the Vernon Fire Department. The city attorney reviewed the updated IGA and recommended language clarifications, Chief Provost said.

Council asked about dispatch staffing; the chief said current call volume with the added agencies will not require additional dispatchers at present, but staffing could increase if calls rise. The chief said the center currently has eight consoles with room to expand to 12.

Chief Provost said each participating agency pays the same cost-per-call formula (he cited $47.62 per call) to fund the service. Councilmember Adams moved to adopt the resolution; the motion passed unanimously.