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Council reviews one‑year dispatch services agreement with Davis County
Summary
Council reviewed a one‑year contract to continue using Davis County dispatch services for police and fire; staff said options are limited this year and recommended placing the agreement on the consent calendar.
Syracuse City staff presented a one‑year dispatch-services agreement for fiscal 2026 that continues the city’s use of Davis County dispatch for police and fire calls.
Staff explained the contract cost for fire dispatch is driven by call volume; police dispatch costs are based on the number of sworn officers. Recent consolidation efforts in the county have created a virtual shared platform among several dispatch centers but did not eliminate the local centers that serve different geographic regions. Staff told the council that Layton and other centers operate differently and that, for the coming year, Davis County dispatch is the city’s only viable provider.
Councilors asked about interoperability and channeling of calls to neighboring cities and agencies; staff said the consolidated server and shared software have reduced routing problems and that dispatch centers can coordinate if calls are routed improperly. Given limited alternatives for FY26 and the short one‑year term, staff recommended placing the agreement on the consent calendar.
Ending: Council agreed to move the dispatch contract forward on consent; the council recorded no opposing views in the meeting transcript.
