(A) A service charge of 5% shall be levied on the basic telephone tariff rate approved by the State Public Service Commission on all telephone access lines of any telephone system within the corporate limits of the county for implementation and operation of an enhanced 9-1-1 system and communications center with public answering points (PSAPs) to be located in the emergency communication centers of the City of Fort Smith, the County Sheriff's Department and other locations.
(B) The percentage of the service charge may be modified by the Quorum Court in cooperation with the Fort Smith Board of Directors from time to time as necessary to fund the cooperation of the enhanced 9-1-1 system and communications center by amendment to this subchapter or collection may be suspended for a short period of time if it is determined that adequate revenues are currently available.
(C) The service charge shall be collected by any telephone service provider who provides telephone access service within the corporate limits of the county the time as all service suppliers establish appropriate billing collection procedures.
(Ord. 89-3, passed 2-22-89)