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Port Richey approves addendum to join Pasco County consolidated dispatch; county model chosen at lowest projected cost
Summary
Council approved an addendum to the Pasco County consolidated communications interlocal agreement, selecting the county‑run model for dispatch after staff presented three staffing options. Staff said the county model would cost about $371,000 annually, compared with higher in‑house or hybrid options.
Port Richey City Council voted to join Pasco County’s consolidated communications center at its March 11 meeting, approving an addendum to the county’s interlocal agreement that will move emergency dispatch to the county’s consolidated center.
Why it matters: staff presented three staffing models and associated annual costs and recommended full consolidation with the county. The county model was the least expensive and, staff said, offers more redundancy and a larger dispatcher pool than the city can reliably recruit and retain.
What staff presented: during…
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