HB 515 -- Emergency Communications System Districts

Sponsor:  Foley

This bill allows St. Louis County to establish an Emergency
Communications System District.  The purpose of the Emergency
Communications System is to provide a wireless communication
network that permits governmental or public safety entities to
communicate within the area served.  The district would be
managed by a seven-member commission appointed by the chief
executive officer of the county.  The bill outlines the
qualifications and term of office of commission members and the
powers of the commission.  The powers of the commission include
the issuance of bonds.  The issuance of bonds must be approved
by the voters of the district.  The county, upon voter approval,
may also levy and collect a sales tax not to exceed one tenth of
1% or a property tax not to exceed 6 cents per $100 of assessed
valuation for the purpose of establishing and maintaining the
system.  All funds collected from the tax will be deposited in
the Emergency Communication System Fund established by the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:02 pm