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The Lake County Council is poised to pass a resolution that would ask for 911 services to be added to the Indiana General Assembly’s upcoming legislative agenda.

The council discussed the resolution in a Thursday study session ahead of its Tuesday meeting.

According to council documents, the resolution asks for a $2 increase to state 911 fees and enhanced prepaid wireless telecommunication service charges to be added to the agenda.

“It’s been about 10 years since it increased, and costs have gone up, and funds are needed,” said Council President Christine Cid, D-5th. “We want some legislation at session, and we want to get that out as soon as possible.”

Indiana Code currently has a $1 911 service wireless charge, according to resolution doc

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