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911 director proposes fee increases to fund emergency call operations
Summary
Kevin Spansel, 911 Director, told the council a proposed rate change effective April 1 would raise residential 911 line fees by $0.42 and business fees by $1.28 to support evolving 911 service needs.
Kevin Spansel, the Tangipahoa Parish 911 Director, presented a slideshow on Feb. 9 explaining the evolution of 911 services and a proposal to increase telephone line fees to support operations. Spansel outlined a proposed effective date of April 1 and specific increases of $0.42 for residential customers and $1.28 for business customers.
The presentation described the rationale for the increase as tied to the evolution and needs of 911 services; the council received the presentation but did not record a vote on the fee change at this meeting. No further action or formal timeline for a vote was recorded in the minutes.
