HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-86 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION ND. 93-86
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
ENHANCED 9-1-1 EMERGENCY ACCESS TELEPHONE NUMBER
FOR THE RESIDENTS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS.
WHEREAS, the Fayetteville Board of Directors has determined that
it would be in the public interest to shorten the time and simplify
the method required for local residents to request and receive emergency
aid; and
WHEREAS, the provision of a single, primary three digit emergency
number through which fire •suppression, rescue, disaster and major
emergency services, emergency medical and law enforcement services
may be quickly and efficiently obtained, would provide a significant
contribution to response by simplifying notification of these emergency
service responders; and
WHEREAS, such a simplified means of procuring the aforesaid emergency
services will result in saving of life, a reduction in the destruction
of property, quicker apprehension of criminals, and ultimately the
saving of moneys; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a uniform emergency telephone number
is a matter of concern to all residents of Washington County, Arkansas;
and
WHEREAS, the emergency number 9-1-1 has been made available at
the national level for implementation throughout the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECPORSS OF THE
CITY OF FAY ITEVILE, ARRANSAS:
That the Board of Directors hereby supports the establishment
of an enhanced 9-1-1 emergency access telephone number for the residents
of Washington County, Arkansas with Public Service Answering Points
(PSAPs) to be located in the emergency communication centers of the
City of Fayetteville, the City of Springdale, and the Washington County
Sheriff's Department to be funded and operated according to the provisions
of Act 683 of 1985 including a 5% assessment on the line -charge for
residential and commercial telephone customers in Washington County,
Arkansas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of September
, 1986.