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County departments report potential surcharge revenue, Caliber go‑live and 911 staffing updates
Summary
Department reports at the March 10 meeting covered a proposed state surcharge increase that could bring approximately $647,000 to Sumner County if passed, a projected mid‑August go‑live date for the Caliber system, and ongoing telecommunicator staffing vacancies and training plans.
Sumner County staff reported updates on potential surcharge revenue, the county—s Caliber emergency‑records rollout and emergency communications staffing during the March 10 meeting.
A departmental presentation noted a state measure to raise the transportation/comms base surcharge from $1.50 to $1.86 per unit (the item was described in the meeting as advancing to the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee). Staff said the suggested rate increase would generate roughly $38,000,000 statewide, about $28,000,000 for new local districts statewide and an estimated $647,000 in additional revenue to Sumner County if the proposal passes and the distribution follows the pattern…
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