The Iola Register reported that after crunching the numbers, Allen County 911 Communications Director Angela Murphy estimates it would cost about $167,000 annually to absorb the city of Chanute into its emergency system.
Murphy suggested three more employees would be needed, which would entail additional licensing fees. Chanute currently pays $180,000 for 911 services through Neosho County, but has been unhappy with the results, which have not improved despite 3-5 percent fee increases, Murphy said.
Bruce Symes said he was pleased with Chanute’s estimation of Allen County’s services, but was wary of venturing into a “hornet’s nest” between Chanute and Neosho County.
“If it was Chanute and Neosho County coming to us together that would be one thing, but being in the middle of it, there is a lot for us to think about.” Murphy recommended Chanute pay $200,000-$250,000 per year for the services.
(Read more: The Chanute Tribune)