Regular Items 5.
Public Safety Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 07/15/2025
COMMITTEE:
Public Safety
CONTACT:
Mike Mathews
CHAIR:
Juliana Halvorson
ACTION REQUESTED:
Consider recommending authorization to issue PO for renewal of the contract for the professional services of temporary dispatchers to assist in the staffing issues of Consolidated Dispatch in the amount of $330,000. (Best)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Teri Best
Contracted dispatchers have been supporting Consolidated Dispatch during a period of critical staffing levels. Newly hired dispatchers are anticipated to complete training to work independently in or around January of 2026. Current contract expires in August 2025.
Contracted dispatchers have been supporting Consolidated Dispatch during a period of critical staffing levels. Newly hired dispatchers are anticipated to complete training to work independently in or around January of 2026. Current contract expires in August 2025.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
• Funding Source – This item will be funded using the Contracted Professional Services account # 1101-4656-654801 with a budgeted balance of $400,000.00. • Consolidated Dispatch Operating and Personnel costs are reimbursed by Chaves County at 40%.
LEGAL REVIEW:
No Legal review required at this time.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
This is the first committee to review. Request approval to present to Finance Committee in their meeting on August 7, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Consider recommending authorization to issue PO for renewal of the contract for professional services of temporary dispatchers to assist in the staffing issues of Consolidated Dispatch in the amount of $330,000.