County Contribution to Services Overview

This budget provides the funding of the County’s share of costs for the Santa Cruz Regional 911 Center (SCR911). SCR911 operates as a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and integrates four separate communications center operations (the County and the cities of Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Capitola) into a single operation providing emergency dispatch services. The JPA also contracts to serve San Benito County and the City of Hollister.

The County’s contract with SCR911 provides emergency dispatch services for the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Works, Animal Services Authority, and Child Protective Services. Medical calls are handled by Emergency Medical Dispatchers using a computerized Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) system which enables dispatchers to correctly determine the medically appropriate level of response.

Department Budget Overview

Last Day Budget Summary of Changes

An increase of $272,470 in member contributions for SCR911 Adopted 2023-24 Budget that increases General Fund contributions and decreases the General Fund contingency.

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Total Expenses
$2,551,704
12%
1
Total Revenues
$685,000
0%
2
General Fund Contribution
$1,866,704
17%
3
Other Fund Contributions
$0
0%
3
Funded Staffing
0.00
0
4
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Footnotes

1 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Allowed Budget

2 – General Fund Contribution is the share of General County Revenues (primarily property tax and other local taxes) allocated to each department. Other funds that contribute to this budget are shown on the Budget Details page.

3 – Indicates change from FY 2021-22 Adjusted Funded Positions (including Board-approved mid-year changes as of April 1, 2022).

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