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Council authorizes dispatch contract to maintain 911 services
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Blaine County to continue dispatch services (Resolution 25-30), a move staff said is necessary to maintain emergency dispatch capacity for Bellevue.
The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Blaine County to provide dispatch services to Bellevue.
Council discussion was brief. A council member noted the city needs reliable dispatch and that the item had been vetted; the motion to authorize the mayor to execute the contract (Resolution 25-30) passed by voice vote.
Staff said the arrangement is necessary to ensure uninterrupted 911 and dispatch coverage and recommended moving forward with the contract to avoid service gaps. The mayor and council thanked staff and moved on to the next agenda item.
