HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090196RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE E911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE SURCHARGE IN AN AMOUNT
OF SEVENTY CENTS ($.70)
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement among various Weld County
jurisdictions, dated November 4, 1987, the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service
Authority Board was established and vested with the authority of administering the affairs to the
E911 system, and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 1981, House Bill 1240 was passed and accepted into law. This bill
allowed for the cost of implementing an E911 system, and
WHEREAS, in 1987, the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board
imposed a surcharge in an amount of fifty ($.50) cents, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority
Board to enhance the capabilities and expansions of service to the existing services, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board has the
authority to increase the tariff rate to seventy ($.70) cents without Public Utility Commission
approval, and
WHEREAS, the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board deems
it advisable that an increase in surcharge from fifty ($.50) to seventy ($.70) cents is in the best
interest of the citizens of the County of Weld.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone
Service Authority Board that:
Section 1.
Section 2.
There is hereby imposed, pursuant to Section 29-11-101, C.R.S.,
et seq., upon all telephone exchange access facilities, including
wireless providers, within Weld County, an increase of the tariff rate
from fifty ($.50) cents to seventy ($.70) cents, effective January 1,
2009.
Telephone service suppliers, including wireless providers, providing
telephone service in the County of Weld are hereby authorized to
modify the surcharge from fifty ($.50) cents to seventy ($.70) cents
imposed by this Resolution, in accordance with Section 29-11-101,
C.R.S., et. seq., effective January 1, 2009, and to provide those
funds to the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service
Authority Board.
Section 3. The Chairperson is authorized to sign a letter, no later than
September 1, 2008, notifying all telephone service providers,
including wireless providers, of the rate change, effective January 1,
2009.
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RE: WIRELESS SURCHARGE
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 17th day of June, A.D., 2008.
WELD COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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WELD COUNTY E-911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SERVICE AUTHORITY BOARD
June 17, 2008
The Weld County E-911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board met in Public
Hearing session on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at noon.
ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Juan Cruz. Present were Board
Members David Montgomery, Gary Sandau, Juan Cruz, Margie Martinez, , Ron Grannis,
Bill Jerke; and staff members Mike Savage, Dave Mathis, Julie Walde, Mark Patterson
and Peggy Turner.
Minutes:
Rod Deroo moved to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2008; seconded by Gary
Sandau. Minutes were unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Staff Report: Dave Mathis handed out the Dispatch stats for May [refer to Sgt.
Mathis' "May, 2008 WCRCC Monthly Report"].
2. Staff Report: Don Warden, Weld County Finance Director/Administrator
reported on the reasons supporting the Proposed E-911 Rate Increase.
• Growth is the main reason for the twenty cent increase
• Increase will provide projected funds of $591,956
• Funds will provide 3 dispatchers and one computer technician
• Increase will start on January 1, 2009
• Notice for Public hearing published in the Greeley Tribune
• All land line and wireless service companies must be notified by September 1,
2008
NEW BUSINESS:
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1. Juan Cruz opened the hearing to the public for comments.
• Jerry Garner, Greeley Chief of Police, spoke in favor of the increase.
• Warren Jones, Fire Chief of Evans, spoke in favor of the increase.
He stated the current number of dispatchers cannot provide the level of service
needed.
• Doug Forsman, Fire Chief of Greeley, spoke in favor of the increase.
• Since there were no further comments for or against the increase Juan Cruz
closed the public hearing session and turned to the Board for their comments.
2. Board Discussion and Disposition of Rate Increase
• Bill Jerke spoke in favor of the increase stating it was highly needed for
adding staff and it is only a nominal charge per line.
• David Montgomery moved, seconded by Ron Deroo, to approve the E-911
rate increase of .20 cents per land and wireless line.
• Juan Cruz called for a vote. Motion was unanimously approved.
3. Treasurer Report: Margie Martinez presented the May, 2008 Treasurer Report
[refer to Margie Martinez's "June 17, 2008 Treasurer Report"]. Bill Jerke moved,
seconded by , to approve the report. Report was unanimously approved.
4. Margie Martinez advised the current balance in the E-911 account is
$4,080,887.33.
5. David Mathis requested the Board to approve two additional call positions at the
cost of $125,000. David advised his department is understaffed by 2 call
positions and it would be more economical to add the 2 lines now to the new
system than to wait. The money to fund this is expected to be available in the
budget due to a surplus amount on the Quest account. The funds will be
transferred from phone operations to capital expense. moved, seconded by Ron
Grannis, to approve the request to add two additional call positions. Motion was
unanimously approved.
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be
Tuesday, July 15, 2008.
Minutes taken by Peggy Turner
PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Weld County E911 Emergency Telephone Service
Authority Board is conducting a public hearing at 12:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in the
first floor hearing room, at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, to obtain citizen views and to
respond to questions related to a proposed wireless telephone surcharge increase of 25 cents.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in
order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at
(970) 336-7215, Extension 4225, prior to the day of the hearing.
Information and records regarding this proposal are available for public inspection in the
Clerk to the Board's Office, Third Floor, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, during regular office
hours. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 9:00 a.m., on June 16, 2008,
in the Clerk to the Board's Office. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding
whether to impose a rate increase.
WELD COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: May 30, 2008
PUBLISHED: June 6, 2008, in the Greeley Tribune
Affidavit of Publication
PUBLIC NOTICE AND
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Weldeounty E911 Emer-
gency Telephone Service Authority Board is conducting a ma `e nh at.2' 0d i
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citizen ews and to resparg to questions related tae ec- posed weeless telephone surcharge increase of 25 cents. In ac-cordance With the Americans Withi. Disabilities Act, if: special ac-commodations are required in order for you to participate in this
hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970)
Extension Extension 4225, prior to the day of the hearing.
Information and recites regarding this proposal are available for
public inspection in the Clerk to the Board's Office, Third Floor,
915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, during regular office hours.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by
9:00 a.m., on June 16, 2008, in the Clerk to the Board's :Office.
Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding wheth-
1 er to impose a rate increase.
WELD COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY
TELEPHONE SERVICE AUTHORITY
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED:May 30/2008
The Tribune
June 5, 2903
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Weld,
Jennifer Usher
Ss.
of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an
advertising clerk of
THE GREELEY TRIBUNE
that the same is a daily newspaper of general circulation and
printed and published in the City of Greeley, in said county and
state; that the notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a
true copy, (weeks): that the notice was published in the regular
and entire issue of every number of said newspaper during the
period and time of publication of said notice, and in the
newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof; that the first
publication of said notice was contained in the, issue of the said
newspaper - bearing date the Sixth day of June
AD. 2008 and the last publication thereof: in the issue of said
newspaper bearing date the Sixth day of June
AD. 2008 that said The Greeley Tribune has been published
continuously and uninterruptedly during the period of at least six
months next prior to the first issue thereof contained said notice
or advertisement above referred to; that said newspaper has been
admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter under
the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments
thereof; and that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly
qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within
the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado.
June 6, 2008
Total Charges: $15.31
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6th day of June 2008
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Notary Public
TO: Monica Mika, Director of Administrative Services
FROM: Captain Mike Savage
DATE: August 25, 2008
SUBJECT: E911 Surcharge Rate Increase Letters
I am writing to notify your office that the "Notification of E911 Rate Increase" letters
have been completed and mailed to the forty-three (43) telephone service providers
operating in Weld County. The notification included the letter drafted by your office and
signed by the E911 Board Chairman, Juan Cruz; a copy of the June 17, 2008 E91 I Board
meeting minutes at which the rate increased passed; a copy of the public notice; and a
copy of the increase resolution. These notifications were sent by certified mail during the
week of August 13, 2008.
I appreciate the assistance that you and Don Warden provided in this process. If you have
questions, concerns or additional direction, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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August 13, 2008
ACN COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
C/O Tax Partners, L.L.C.
3100 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 900
Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Dear Service Provider:
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As you know, on May 26, 1981, Colorado House Bill 1240 was passed and accepted
into law. This bill allowed for the cost of implementing an E911 system, and on
November 4, 1987, Weld County and its jurisdictions entered into an Intergovernmental
Agreement to establish the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority
Board. The November 4, 1987 Resolution and accompanying Intergovernmental
Agreement also authorized the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service
Authority Board to impose a surcharge in an amount of fifty cents ($.50) per month on
each telephone service subscriber's bill. This surcharge has been in effect since that
time.
On June 17, 2008, the Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board
met to discuss an increase in the surcharge. After consideration, the Board voted to
pass the attached resolution increasing the surcharge from fifty cents ($.50) to seventy
cents ($.70). In addition, the resolution authorizes service suppliers, such as your firm,
to collect the emergency telephone charges. The Board found it is in the best interest of
the citizens of Weld County to enhance the capabilities of the existing E911 services.
The Weld County 911 Emergency Telephone Service Authority Board has the authority
to increase the tariff rate to seventy cents ($.70) without Public Utility Commission
approval. Pursuant to Section 29-11-101, C.R.S., et seq., all telephone exchange
access facilities, including wireless providers, within Weld County will collect a seventy
cent ($.70) monthly charge effective January 1, 2009 on all phone users, including user
of cellular phones.
It is our understanding that these documents must be on file with you prior to
September 1, 2008 in order for you to collect the emergency telephone charges
effective January 1, 2009. This correspondence should serve as the letter of
authorization, together with the attached resolution authorizing the levying of a seventy
cent ($.70) per month fee on all telephones, including cellular phones, within Weld
County for the purposes of creating and maintaining an emergency telephone service
system.
The E911 surcharge for Weld County should continue to be sent to the following
address:
Weld County
Accounting Department
P. O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Checks should be made payable to "Weld County'.
Should you have additional concerns regarding this change, please direct these in care
of Captain Mike Savage, City of Greeley Police Department, 2875 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado 80641, or by telephone at 970-350-9668. Providing effective and efficient
emergency services to the residents of Weld County is of utmost importance, and we
thank you for your partnership in this matter.
Very truly yours,
Juan Cruz
Chairperson
Weld 911 Emergency Telephone
Service Authority Board
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