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After executive session, council directs administrator to return options to establish 911 call center for FY27
Summary
Following executive session discussion, Richland County Council directed the county administrator to bring back options to 'stand up' a 911 call center in preparation for fiscal year 2027.
After returning from executive session on Oct. 7, Richland County Council voted to direct the county administrator to provide options for establishing a 9-1-1 center in preparation for fiscal year 2027.
Councilwoman Tresha moved the instruction after the executive-session period, saying, "In regards to item 6 c, move to direct the administrator to bring back options to council to move forward with standing up the 9 1 1 center in preparation for fiscal year 27." A second was recorded and the motion passed on a roll call.
Council clarified the fiscal-year reference during discussion; a councilmember noted the county is presently in fiscal year 2026 and the maker corrected to FY27. The motion carried on recorded votes with councilmembers voting yea as recorded in the transcript.
Why it matters: Standing up a 9-1-1 center involves operational planning and budget implications for staffing, equipment and facilities; directing the administrator to return options begins the formal planning process and could trigger future budget requests.
Next steps: The administrator will prepare and present options for council consideration ahead of FY27 budget planning.
