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MAYOR Bill Blesener COUNCIL Jim LaValte Rick Montour Barbara Allan John Reis 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 ADMINISTRATOR (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 Joel R. Hanson www. ci.little- canada. mn. us MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Blesener & Members of the City Council FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: October 21, 2005 RE: Consolidated Dispatch Attached is correspondence received from County Manager David Twa relative to the consolidation of dispatch services. As you are aware, significant discussion has occurred regarding this topic, especially dealing with the equity (or lack thereof) of placing the consolidated dispatch center costs on the county tax levy. That concern focused on the fact that St. Paul has about 50% of the County's tax base, but 70% of dispatch activity. After considerable discussion and negotiation (Mayor Blesener represented our interests), a compromise solution was &rived at that had 60% of the costs for the consolidated dispatch center spread over the County tax base and 40% based on calls for service. In the Cost Allocation sheet attached, you will note that our direct costs (those billed to and paid by the City of Little Canada) will be $41,994 starting in 2007. As a comparison, our 2006 dispatch costs through our Sheriff's Contract are projected at $39,462. Therefore we are seeing only a slight increase in direct costs to the City's budget. Maplewood and St. Paul have agreed to the new program. It sounds as though White Bear Lake may agree as well. The County Manager has not yet met with us to discuss this program, but a resolution is included with his memo that we could adopt indicating our support of the proposed funding methodology. Governance and dispatch protocols would also have to be resolved before we enter into a specific agreement. I believe the Maplewood Agreement will provide you with the outline of those issues. I am presenting the resolution at this time in order that you can discuss this matter before we meet with the County Manager. You can either chose to adopt the resolution if you are comfortable with its provisions or we can raise any issues we feel need attention. I believe the resolution is an accurate portrayal of what was agreed to by the suburban coalition. Mayor Blesener can provide additional background material.