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Oakland County board reaffirms 9‑1‑1 fee at 42¢ per device, discusses future increases and sunset
Summary
The finance committee voted to continue Oakland County’s 9‑1‑1 charge at the statutory maximum of 42¢ per billable device and discussed possible modest increases and legislative sunset language during a presentation by outgoing 9‑1‑1 coordinator Pat Coates.
Pat Coates, the county’s retiring 9‑1‑1 coordinator, told commissioners the county has assessed the 9‑1‑1 fee at 42¢ per billable device for years and that the fee “can be assessed by the Board of Commissioners up to an amount of 42¢ per billable device within Oakland County.” He said the fee historically funded the countywide radio system that police and fire departments use and noted the state law was changed in 2019 so a full yearly resolution is not…
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