To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Michelle Halstead, Director, Commissioners’ Office
Prepared By:
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Cathy Raley, Executive Director, Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority
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Presenter: Cathy Raley, Executive Director, Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority
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2:00 PM *Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority Update
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Purpose and Request:
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Provide the Board of County Commissioners with an update on the Arapahoe County 9-1-1 Authority’s planned staffing expansion and organizational changes. These changes are intended to strengthen technical support, improve administrative capacity, and provide continuity for the Authority’s operations. This presentation is informational; no formal action is requested.
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Alignment with Strategic Plan: Good Governance - Plan for future service, infrastructure, and fiscal needs.
Background and Discussion: The Authority supports the technology and infrastructure used by six emergency communications centers serving Arapahoe County. As 9-1-1 systems have become more complex, the responsibilities associated with maintaining those systems, coordinating vendors, and supporting participating agencies have increased.
The Authority has operated with a single Executive Director responsible for technical coordination, vendor oversight, budgeting, Board support, and administrative functions for years. Expanding staffing will allow the Authority to provide more focused support and reduce its reliance on one position for essential functions.
The planned expansion includes an Executive Assistant, dedicated network and systems support positions, a GIS Specialist, and a Deputy Executive Director. Positions will be added in phases to balance operational needs with available funding. Together, these roles will improve coordination of system maintenance and upgrades, strengthen administrative processes, and support long-term leadership continuity.
Participating agencies will co...
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