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ORDINANCE NO.
8 Z 8 (#19-86)
AN ORDINANCE SETTING A DATE FOR AN ELECTION TO FUND THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND TO
PROVIDE A SERVICE CHARGE TO FINANCE THE 911 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
SERVICE SYSTEM: AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, it has been determined to be in the public interest
to shorten the time and simplify the method required for a citi-
zen to request and receive emergency aid; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of a uniform emergency telephone
number is a matter of concern for all citizens, so the emergency
number 911 has been made available at the national level for
implementation throughout the United States and Canada; and
WHEREAS, the Arkansas legislature has established a funding
method for implementation of this emergency telephone system by
passing Act 683 of 1985; and
WHEREAS, this act requires the approval of a majority of
persons voting on the issue in order to charge up to five percent
(5%) of the tariff rate approved by the Arkansas Public Service
Commission to be billed by GTE and AT&T (or Southwestern Bell) to
local users;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. An election will be held on Tuesday, November 4,
1986, for the purpose of approving or rejecting an ordinance to
implement 911 emergency telephone service within the City of
Jacksonville;
SECTION 2. At the election to be held on that purpose, the
voters will be asked to vote upon the following question:
FOR a 911, emergency telephone system and Public
Safety Communications Center within the City of
Jacksonville to be funded by a charge of up to
five percent (5%) of the basic telephone tariff
approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
AGAINST a 911 emergency telephone system and Public
Safety Communications Center within the City of
Jacksonville to be funded by a charge of up to
five percent (5%) of the basic telephone tariff
approved by the Arkansas Public Service Commission.
SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after
its date of passage.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS ~
1986.
DAY OF
AUGUST
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