§ 54-92. Findings.

(a)

The legislature of the state has found and declared that it is in the public interest to shorten the time required for a citizen to request and receive emergency aid.

(b)

For the purpose of reducing the response time to situations requiring law enforcement, fire, medical, rescue and other emergency services, the legislature provided for and established a single, primary three-digit emergency number to provide citizens with rapid direct access to public safety agencies by dialing the telephone number "911."

(c)

In order to assist counties in the state in implementing and providing "911" service, the legislature authorized the imposition of a "911" fee to be paid by the local exchange subscribers within the boundaries of the county.

(Ord. No. 95-74, § 2, 10-24-95)