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Madison County to dispatch Highland’s 911 calls under 10‑year agreement; city to pay roughly $299,738 a year
Summary
After reviewing a consultant cost analysis, the Madison County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement to provide 911 and non‑emergency dispatch services to Highland. The city will pay an annual base amount of $299,738 (subject to ETSB credits and annual adjustment); the county gains operational responsibility for Highland calls.
The Madison County Board voted Dec. 15 to contract with the City of Highland for police, fire and EMS dispatch services after reviewing a cost study and negotiated terms.
Under the intergovernmental agreement approved by the board, the county will provide both emergency (911) and non‑emergency dispatch services for Highland under an initial 10‑year term that becomes effective Jan. 1, 2022, with the services to begin no later than March 31, 2022. Highland agreed to pay $299,738 per year, payable quarterly, subject to credits that flow from the Emergency Telephone…
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