York County, City of York update 911 interlocal; board approves clarified cost and revenue treatment

York County commissioners voted Oct. 28 to approve an updated interlocal agreement governing the merged York County/City of York 911 call center.

Mindy, a member of the call center advisory group, told the board the update removes obsolete language from the start‑up period, clarifies that wireline (Public Service Commission) funds and wireless funds will remain the respective jurisdictions' funds and adds language to make budgeting more transparent. The updated agreement maintains the same joint communications board makeup and continues shared operating costs on a 50/50 basis. Mindy said the county currently budgets roughly $30,000 in wireline funds and about $69,000 in wireless funds, which are accounted for against the call center budget.

Commissioners asked about employee structure and budget timelines; Mindy said employee roles remain essentially unchanged and the agreement sets budget planning timelines intended to align with each jurisdiction's budget process. After discussion the board approved the updated interlocal by roll call and noted it will present the updated agreement to the City of York for that body's action.

Next steps: county staff will coordinate placement of the item on the city's agenda and finalize any administrative steps needed to account for retained wireline/wireless monies.