DESIGNATE WAUKESHA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS
AS WIRELESS 9-1-1 PSAP
WHEREAS the location of any person calling for assistance using a wireless phone is vital information, and
WHEREAS wireless phones will be capable of providing this information to properly equipped public safety answering points (PSAPs), and
WHEREAS the state has adopted legislation providing for a single 9-1-1 PSAP in each county to receive the wireless 9-1-1 calls, and
WHEREAS Waukesha County Communications will have such equipment and be fully capable of receiving wireless calls and calculating the callers actual location.
THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF WAUKESHA DOES ORDAIN that the Waukesha County Communications Center, a division of the Department of Public Works, be designated as the Wireless 9-1-1 PSAP for Waukesha County in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes 146.70(3)(m).
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Department of Public Works is authorized to apply for and accept grants covering costs associated with providing wireless 9-1-1 service as may be permitted by PSC regulation.
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