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Council authorizes staff to pursue state 911 construction grant while regional talks continue
Summary
Council authorized city staff to apply for the North Carolina FY2026 9-1-1 construction grant and to pursue limited professional services to prepare the application while regional consolidation talks with the county continue.
The Fayetteville City Council authorized city staff to pursue a North Carolina FY2026 9-1-1 construction grant and to engage professional services to prepare grant materials for a stand-alone PSAP/911 center, while officials continue exploratory conversations with the county on possible consolidation.
City staff said a state grant opportunity could support a multimillion-dollar construction project and that limited architectural work (staff estimated approximately $10,000 for preliminary services) would strengthen the city’s grant application. Council members stressed continuing parallel discussions with the county on consolidation but said applying for grant funding protects the city’s ability to proceed if regional talks do not result in a joint center.
Councilmember Thompson moved to authorize staff to apply for the FY2026 9-1-1 grant and to use professional services to pursue a stand-alone 9-1-1 call center application; Councilmember McNair seconded. Council approved the motion (motion carries). City staff said the matter will return to council for future decisions as consolidation discussions and grant timelines evolve.
Why it matters: A successful grant could underpin construction of a new public safety answering point (PSAP). Council directed pursuit of the grant as a contingency while continuing conversations with county partners about a regional solution.
