Summary
The board is weighing changes to the interlocal agreement covering purchasing procedures and the 69.7%/30.3% funding split between Fort Smith and Sebastian County, plus whether smaller municipalities should help pay. Draft bylaws are coming in March.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changes could shift how dispatch costs are shared among the city, county, and smaller municipalities.
Smaller municipalities and rural fire districts could see a clearer, fairer funding structure if changes are adopted.
Small towns left with large bills under a formula they had no hand in setting.
Mentions & discussions (3)
River Valley Communications Center Board - Regular Meeting - Oct 23, 2026
Some cities want to pay RVCC directly under clear cost-sharing rules written into the interlocal agreement. The board's staff said current language already allows that through MOUs, and the item died without a motion — it'll be workshopped in January.
River Valley Communications Center Board - Regular Meeting - Sep 16, 2026
The board adopted bylaws but stripped the cost-allocation sections, keeping funding governed by the interlocal agreement. Judge Hotz wanted per capita billing of each entity and is awaiting a legal opinion on what happens if a community won't pay.
River Valley Communications Center Board - Regular Meeting - Jan 29, 2026
The board is weighing changes to the interlocal agreement covering purchasing procedures and the 69.7%/30.3% funding split between Fort Smith and Sebastian County, plus whether smaller municipalities should help pay. Draft bylaws are coming in March.
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