(KLZA)-- Richardson County has entered into an Interlocal agreement for Emergency Dispatch Services with the City of Beatrice, which is the host community for the Southeast Nebraska 911 Dispatch Center. The three-year agreement was approved Tuesday.

Under the agreement, Richardson County will pay $180-thousand for dispatching of emergency and non-emergency calls for service originating in Richardson County, outside the city limits of Falls City for the first year.  Included will be the Richardson County Sheriff's Office, Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments and/or emergency medical services located within Richardson County.

The dispatch center will also maintain associated records and recordings. The County will pay costs for receiving radio towers and radio equipment for personnel and volunteers in the direct employ or under the direct supervision of  the County including portable and mobile radios, mobile data computers and pager units.

In addition, the dispatch center will provide information technology services related to the Computer Aided Dispatch or CAD systems utilized by Richardson County. 

Under the agreement, the costs for the service shall increase three-percent annually which will increase the cost to $185,400 for year two.

The agreement may be terminated by either party by giving the other party notice thereof, at least 180 calendar days before the beginning of the next three year term.  

The parties also agree that advisory committees shall be formed including one representative of each law enforcement agency served by the Southeast Nebraska 911 Center and another consisting of representatives of all affected fire, rescue and ambulance services served by the Center.