Excerpts from the Chicago Tribune: Law enforcement and emergency services in western Will County are feeling overlooked as the county invests $5 million in constructing a consolidated dispatch center for 30 agencies located in eastern Will County. They argue that if the county is funding a new facility for some agencies, fairness dictates that they should extend similar support to others. This initiative, aimed at adding a new dispatch center alongside the new Sheriff’s Office facility later this year, has been labeled as "generous but deeply flawed" by a recent resolution passed by the Bolingbrook Village Board. However, Will County officials see it as a smart move toward efficient administration, akin to prioritizing road maintenance in certain areas while neglecting others. State regulations have mandated the reduction of dispatch centers from six to three. In compliance with state mandates, Will County must cut down its current dispatch centers. WESCOM and the City of Joliet will retain their respective centers, while the Will County Sheriff’s Office, Lincolnway Communications Center, Romeoville, and Eastern Will County Communications Center (EASCOM) will be integrated into the new location at Laraway Road and Route 52. This new center will also house administrative offices for the county’s 911 board, which oversees all dispatch operations. Agencies under the Western Will County Communications Center (WESCOM), which manages calls for 21 police and fire departments stretching from Bolingbrook to Wilmington, are expected to align with Bolingbrook’s stance. They are pushing for a fair solution after taking on a $5 million bond in 2014 to fund their own dispatch center in Plainfield. At a recent Lockport City Council meeting, discussions revolved around passing a similar resolution. Lockport Police Chief Terry Lemming supports the consolidation of dispatch centers as a cost-effective measure that improves coordination. However, he and other city leaders are concerned about the financial burden placed on Lockport residents, who will indirectly contribute to the county's $5 million project. WESCOM representatives emphasize that the dispute revolves around fairness, not envy. The Homer Township Fire District is likely to adopt a resolution echoing Bolingbrook’s demands, hoping to gain the county’s attention. Despite these efforts, county officials seem unlikely to provide additional funding for WESCOM. WESCOM financed its 2014 dispatch center through a $5.1 million bond spread over 20 years, with each agency contributing $271,000. Bolingbrook’s Public Safety Director Tom Ross argues that agencies served by WESCOM are effectively paying twice—once for their own center and again via county-funded RTA allocations for the new Sheriff’s Office. Crete Mayor Mike Einhorn, who oversees EASCOM—a consortium of 16 police and fire agencies—rejects the notion of equal funding. He points out that most county funds are allocated toward public works in specific regions, arguing that similar claims could be made elsewhere without resolving the issue. County Commissioner Bob Palmer counters that funds are distributed countywide for everyone’s benefit, whether for roads or dispatch systems. He insists that citizens prefer collaboration and efficiency. WESCOM serves 44% of the county’s population across 21 agencies, compared to the new center, which will cater to 33.7% of the population and 31 agencies. Additionally, Joliet, despite representing 21% of the population, processes a third of all calls. Leaders like Rauter and Ross worry about losing member agencies to the new center. WESCOM was designed to accommodate future growth, and Romeoville might find it advantageous to join. Currently, half of Romeoville is covered by Lockport Township Fire District (part of WESCOM) and the other half by the Romeoville Fire Department. Joining WESCOM could reduce 3,600 transferred calls annually—approximately 10 daily. “But competing against ‘free’ is tough,†Rauter admitted. Braidwood officials, currently part of WESCOM, are considering switching to the new center. Rauter plans to meet with them to address their concerns. Even if Braidwood leaves, they’ll remain liable for their portion of WESCOM’s existing debt. Thanks, Dan!
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