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Madison County fiscal court repeals 2024 9‑1‑1 funding ordinance, directs staff to model water‑meter fee
Summary
Madison County Fiscal Court on Aug. 12 repealed a 2024 ordinance on 9‑1‑1 funding and revived an earlier landline ordinance while directing staff to study a water‑meter surcharge (with residential vs. nonresidential tiers) to replace the landline revenue stream before CSIP funds expire Sept. 30.
Madison County Fiscal Court voted Aug. 12 to repeal ordinance 20‑24‑07 and revive the earlier landline ordinance, while directing staff to model a water‑meter surcharge as a potential replacement funding mechanism for the county’s 9‑1‑1 emergency communications center.
The court’s action came after a staff presentation explaining two primary options to replace shrinking landline revenue: a monthly surcharge on water meters or an annual land‑parcel fee. Jill, a county staff member leading the analysis, told the court that federal closure and preparedness funds tied to the Bluegrass Army Depot (CSIP) and ARPA dollars are restricted by source and timeline and “cannot be used and just transitioned over to…
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