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Council approves contract for new 911 call center; construction to start summer 2025

2953450 · April 10, 2025
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The council approved a construction contract for a new 911 emergency call center; staff said construction will start summer 2025 with substantial completion in fall 2026. A low bidder withdrew, and the contract was awarded to the next lowest bidder under a local‑preference provision.

Fresno City Councilors approved a contract on Thursday for construction of a new 911 emergency call center, a step city officials say will expand dispatch capacity and improve working conditions for emergency dispatch staff.

City staff told the council construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 with substantial completion anticipated in fall 2026. The new facility, at the Municipal Services Center (G Street and El Dorado), will include expanded dispatch consoles, training…

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