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LEE COUNTY <br />Committed Todoy for a Better Tomorrow <br />RESOLUTION <br />REGARDING THE USE OF LANDLINE 911 FUNDS <br />WHEREAS, as a result of limitations placed on the use of 911 funds collected on <br />landlines by the State of North Carolina there is a surplus estimated at $500,000 for <br />Lee County alone; and <br />WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly had decided to make this money <br />available to Lee County and other counties through HB 1755; and <br />WHEREAS, this money was originally collected landline users for 911 related <br />purposes; and <br />WHEREAS, it is our belief that this money should be used to enhance the programs of <br />the various public safety agencies in Lee County which was the original purpose. <br />® & 7+(te~~l .d <br />NOW, THEREFORE, Athe Lee County Board of Commissioners hereby resolves the <br />following: <br />1. That the surplus 911 funds collected from landlines prior to January 1, 2008 <br />be transferred to the Lee County General Fund. <br />2. That these dollars be only available for public safety and emergency <br />management purposes in Lee County. <br />3. That this resolution be effective upon its adoption. <br />Adopted this _ day of , 2008. <br />Robert H. Brown, Chairman <br />ATTEST: <br />Gaynell M. Lee, Clerk <br />