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Hillsdale County restores $3 911 surcharge after funding and timing debate
Summary
After weeks of discussion about fund balances and upcoming 800 MHz radio-system costs, the Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners voted to set the enhanced-911 device surcharge at $3 per month, reversing an earlier amendment to $2.90 following a successful motion to reconsider.
The Hillsdale County Board of Commissioners voted to set the county’s enhanced-911 surcharge at $3 per device per month after extended debate over fund balances, planned phone and radio-system upgrades and the timing of voter reauthorization. Commissioners initially approved an amendment to reduce the proposed rate to $2.90, but later reconsidered and restored the $3 rate by a 3–2 vote.
The resolution as introduced called for the $3 surcharge to be levied from July 1 through Dec. 31, 2026, and for the county 911 director to notify the state 911 committee as required. Supporters said the higher rate was needed to cover near-term costs including a multi-year phone upgrade that has already spent about $100,000 with…
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