1. 911 fee allocation-regional dispatch center

CASSCOUNlY GOVERNMENT ..I.. Auditor Michael Montplaisir, CPA 701-241-5601 Treasurer Charlotte Sandvik 701-241-5611 Director of Equalization Frank Klein 701-241-5616 Box 2806 211 Ninth Street South Fargo, North Dakota 58103 Fax 701-241-5728 www.casscountynd.gov August 21, 2008 Cass County Board of Commissioners Cass County Courthouse 211 9th Street South Fargo ND 58103 RE: 911 FEE ALLOCATION Dear Commissioners: The State Auditor's Office has conducted a follow up audit on how counties and cities use 911 funds. If you recall a few years ago, the state did an audit on 911 funds and had some concerns on use of the funds generated by the fees. In response, the North Dakota State Legislature changed some of the laws regarding 911 funds and authorized a committee to set some guidelines on the use of funds. The Emergency Services Communications Coordinating (ESCC) Committee established some guidelines and I believe our use of the 911 funds complies with the guidelines. In discussions with the State Auditor's Office, one of the things they recommend is the county establish the percentage of joint dispatch center costs eligible to be paid from 911 fees. The accompanying resolution provides the background, the determining factors, and the percentage of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center costs which are eligible 911 Fund costs. Sincerely, ~~~ Michael Montplaisir Cass County Auditor SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve Resolution #2008-12, setting the eligible costs of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center at 100%.