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Council approves 9-1-1 fee amendment to boost dispatcher pay and staffing
Summary
Providence joined other Cache County cities in approving an amendment that raises the county 9-1-1 utility fee to fund higher dispatcher wages and to fill vacancies at the dispatch center.
Providence City Council approved an amendment to the countywide emergency communications (9-1-1) fee that will raise the dispatch fund's monthly per-household amount to support higher dispatcher wages and staffing.
Christie Walker, Cache County's 9-1-1 director, told the council the center is funded by fees on landline and cellular bills and that it is currently funded for 20 full-time positions but employs 14 full-time dispatchers with one in…
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