Council members approved an interlocal agreement with the town of Addison and cities of Carrollton and Farmers Branch to help fund a land purchase for the new North Texas Emergency Communications Center facility during the Oct. 22 meeting.
Based on terms of the agreement, the city will contribute around $382,476 to help purchase the land, which is funded through the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District special revenue fund.
Two-minute impact
The North Texas Emergency Communications Center was established in May 2014 by the town of Addison and cities of Coppell, Carrollton and Farmers Branch, and it provides regional dispatch operations. The center is currently leasing space through 2029 in Carrollton, but future needs necessitate moving the facility, according to city documents.
Based on terms of the agreement, the total cost for the purchase of 4.1 acres from the Metrocrest Hospital Authority is not expected to exceed $3.2 million, including up to $100,000 for closing costs.
The new facility will remain in Carrollton with the proposed site near the intersection of North Josey Lane and East Hebron Parkway, per city documents.
What else?
According to the terms of the interlocal agreement, the municipalities have up to five business days to provide their portion of the funding once all parties sign the agreement.
All of the participating towns and cities had action items to approve similar resolutions on their most recent meeting agendas Oct. 22.
