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Sumner County 911 board hears plan for 36¢ statewide 9-1-1 surcharge increase; county share estimated at about $460,000 if approved
Summary
Board heard a DCB director briefing that the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board is discussing raising the 9‑1‑1 surcharge from $1.50 to $1.86; the change would generate an estimated $36 million statewide, with Sumner County’s share about 1.742% (roughly $460,000) if the legislature and TECB approve rule changes.
During the Sumner County 911 Board meeting, the DCB director reported that the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board (TECB) has discussed raising the statewide 9‑1‑1 surcharge from $1.50 to $1.86.
The DCB director said the proposed 36¢ increase would generate about $36,000,000 in revenue statewide and that the funds were being discussed to support consolidation and technology needs. "They're looking to raise the 9 1 1 surcharge rate to a dollar 86," the DCB director said. The director added that Alabama had previously raised its surcharge and that influenced…
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