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911 EMERGENCY TELEPHO~ NUMBER
RESOLUTION NO. R88-112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER AND THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 911 FEE AND SURCHARGE AND
ELECTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 911 REGIONAL PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 1432f.
WHEREAS, the 911 Emergency Telephone Number is a dedicated
Nationwide Emergency Number for police, fire and ambulance which
prowLdes major life saving advantages to citizens and public safety
agency; and
WHEREAS, Article 1432f, of the Vernon's Texas civil Statutes,
as amended, authorizes the establishment of the Advisory Commission
on State Emergency Communications and the implementation of Enhanced
911 Emergency Telephone Systems tn Texas; and
WHEREAS, Article 1432f authorizes the implementation of 911
through the development of regional plans and allows for counties
having a population of 120,000 or less, and cities within those
counties to participate in the plan by resolution of their governing
bodies; and
WHEREAS, Article 1432f authorized the Advisory Commission on
State Emergency Communications to establish in areas participating
in the Plan, a 911 service fee of not more than $.50 a month per
local exchange access line and a 911 surcharge on each customer
receiving interstate long distance service of not more than one-half
percent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Plainview, Texas provides its support for the establishment of an
enhanced 911 Emergency Telephone Number and the implementation of
the 911 fee and surcharge in the City of Plainview and chooses to
participate in the 911 Regional Plan in accordance with Article
1432f.
I Carla J. Reese, City Secretary for the City of Plainview,
hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the
Plainview City Council on March 22, 1988.
Carla J. R~e, City Secretary