9-1-1 Surcharge Fund Financial Review
Summary
The surcharge on phone bills funds Carson City's emergency dispatch services, and the committee reviews how that money comes in and gets spent. This presentation covered the fund's current financial picture.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 9-1-1 surcharge on local phone bills is the money being reviewed — it pays for emergency dispatch.
Everyone in Carson City who calls 9-1-1 in an emergency.
The General Fund faces increased financial obligations to absorb costs previously covered entirely by the 9-1-1 Surcharge Fund.
Mentions & discussions (6)
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Oct 20, 2026
The committee will review revenue and expenditure trends for the 9-1-1 Surcharge Fund, which supports emergency dispatch equipment, software maintenance, and personnel costs. Ensuring fund stability is vital for maintaining reliable 9-1-1 and emergency response operations in Carson City.
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Jul 21, 2026
The surcharge on your phone bill funds emergency 9-1-1 service in Carson City. The committee was scheduled to get a presentation on how much money is coming in and where it's going — but no record of that discussion was provided.
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Apr 21, 2026
The surcharge on phone bills funds Carson City's emergency dispatch services, and the committee reviews how that money comes in and gets spent. This presentation covered the fund's current financial picture.
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Jul 21, 2026
The committee reviewed the revenues and expenditures for the 9-1-1 Surcharge Fund to ensure adequate funding for emergency dispatch software, video equipment, and maintenance contracts.
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Apr 21, 2026
The advisory committee reviewed the current year-to-date revenues and expenditures for the 9-1-1 Surcharge Fund, which supports emergency dispatch operations and software maintenance. Tracking these funds ensures that emergency communication systems remain fully operational and properly financed.
9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee - Jan 27, 2026
The committee is reviewing proposed changes to the five-year budget plan for the 9-1-1 Surcharge Fund, which outlines projected revenues and expenditures through 2031. Key updates involve adjusting how costs are shared between the surcharge fund and the General Fund for computer-aided dispatch, public safety system personnel, and police body cameras.
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