City approves three‑year emergency dispatch contract with Macomb County Sheriff's Office, adds fire dispatch line item

Mount Clemens commissioners voted on Oct. 1 to approve a three‑year contract with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office for regional emergency dispatch services, covering Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2021.

City staff presented the agreement and provided historical cost comparisons (FY2015 expense cited at $421,056 and a 2018 figure near $457,044). The staff memo summarized a multi‑year average for the contract at roughly $505,802 annually.

A commissioner pointed out the contract includes a new annual line item of $8,950 for fire dispatch services (approximately $26,850 over three years), which the speaker said is a new addition but will benefit the community and the fire department. Commissioners clarified the contract covers dispatch services only and does not add an additional sworn officer.

City administration and the city attorney reviewed the agreement and reported satisfaction with the contract. After brief discussion, the commission approved the agreement by roll call.

The contract materials and presentation included staffing and overhead breakdowns for 4.2 dispatchers and ancillary expenses such as supervisors, supplies and liability insurance; the city did not request additional changes during the meeting.