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County Council joins with Commissioners in approving Communications Merger Agreement

By Stephen Parker, on May 16, 2010, at 6:41 am

Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

Press conference from the Allen County Board of Commissioners:

County Council Joins with Commissioners in Approving Communications Merger Agreement
Mayor, FW Council approval still needed

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Historic merger of City, County 911 call centers now reality

By Stephen Parker, on March 24, 2010, at 11:03 am

City of Fort Wayne Seal

Press release from the City of Fort Wayne:

Historic merger of City, County 911 call centers now reality with approvals from Mayor, Commissioners, Councils
Interlocal agreement creates separate agency to handle emergency dispatch, radio services

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Anticipation evolves into fruition…

By Stephen Parker, on March 24, 2010, at 8:40 am

City of Fort Wayne Seal Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

A somewhat historic event takes place this morning in about an hour and a half.

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City Council agendas – 3/23/2010

By Stephen Parker, on March 23, 2010, at 1:09 pm

The Fort Wayne City Council

The Fort Wayne City Council meets this evening in Committee and Regular Session.

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Allen County Council agenda – 2/18/2010

By Stephen Parker, on February 18, 2010, at 3:38 am

The Allen County Council meets today at 8:30 pm in the Commissioner’s Courtroom on the second floor of the City-County Building.

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Rep. Bell defends PSAP consolidation

By Stephen Parker, on November 10, 2009, at 1:27 pm

Indiana Representative Matt Bell. Courtesy photo.

Representative Matt Bell (R-81) defend PSAP consolidation in this morning’s Journal Gazette.

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9-1-1 Consolidation interviews

By Stephen Parker, on November 4, 2009, at 7:37 am

City of Fort Wayne Seal Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal Sheriff's Department logo.

Interviews conducted with Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell, Allen County Sheriff Ken Fries and Allen County Commissioner Bill Brown after last Friday’s Commissioners meeting.

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Opinion: Whoa, Mr. Warner!

By Stephen Parker, on November 1, 2009, at 11:27 am

City of Fort Wayne Seal Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal Sheriff's Department logo.

This is a bit long, but I would encourage you to read all of it.

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Sheriff Fries letter to Commissioners Re: 9-1-1 Consolidation plan

By Stephen Parker, on October 30, 2009, at 5:38 pm

Sheriff's Department logo.

In today’s Commissioner’s Legislative Session, a letter or plan from Sheriff Ken Fries to the Commissioner’s regarding 9-1-1 Consolidation was referenced.

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Commissioner’s Legislative Session notes – 9-1-1 Consolidation – 10/30/2009

By Stephen Parker, on October 30, 2009, at 4:41 pm

Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

Notes from the Allen County Board of Commissioner’s Legislative Session concerning the Interlocal Agreement between the Allen County Board of Commissioners and City of Fort Wayne for operation of the joint 9-1-1 communications center.

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Chamber Board unanimously supports 9-1-1 Consolidation

By Stephen Parker, on October 29, 2009, at 7:56 pm

The Chamber's logo

Statement from the Chamber Board:

Chamber Board Unanimously Supports 911 Consolidation
Urges Members to Make the Call

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9-1-1 Agreement on Commissioner’s agenda tomorrow – 10/30/2009

By Stephen Parker, on October 29, 2009, at 7:45 pm

Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

The Interlocal Agreement for the 9-1-1 consolidation is on the Board of Commissioners Legislative Session agenda for tomorrow.

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Opinion: News? Only apparent today?

By Stephen Parker, on October 27, 2009, at 1:09 am

City of Fort Wayne Seal Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

I caught INC’s coverage of yesterday’s announcement regarding 9-1-1 consoldiation.

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Mayor works with County to move forward with 911 consolidation

By Stephen Parker, on October 26, 2009, at 7:35 pm

City of Fort Wayne Seal Allen County Board of Commissioners Seal

Following the press release, is a link to the proposed interlocal agreement. Press release from the City of Fort Wayne:

Mayor works with County to move forward with 911 consolidation
Proposal creates governance structure for consolidated 911 center to improve public safety

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Communications Budget and 9-1-1 Consolidation

By Stephen Parker, on October 15, 2009, at 3:17 pm

2010 City Civil Budget

Tonight, the Fort Wayne City Council takes up the Communications Budget during the continued 2010 budget hearings.

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Commissioner Peters: “Real close” to 9-1-1 consolidation being finalized

By Stephen Parker, on September 30, 2009, at 12:47 am

I spoke with Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters yesterday about a variety of topics.

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An “absurd” proposal – part two

By Stephen Parker, on September 23, 2009, at 1:04 am

The Fort Wayne City Council

In tonight’s City Council meeting, Councilman Tim Pape stated he would be, barring the sudden appearance of a 9-1-1 consolidation agreement, moving to eliminate the Communication budget for 2010.

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Sheriff Ken Fries interview: 9-1-1 Consolidation

By Stephen Parker, on September 11, 2009, at 12:21 am

Sheriff's Department logo.

The final segment of the interview from last Friday with Sheriff Ken Fries.

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Public Safety Task Force meeting – 8/27/2009

By Stephen Parker, on August 27, 2009, at 1:06 pm

Final meeting of the Public Safety Task Force tonight.

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Opinion: J-G’s questions on Renaissance Square move

By Stephen Parker, on June 28, 2009, at 8:45 am

The Journal Gazette has an editorial about the City’s announced plans to move to the Renaissance Square building.

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Council Call-in audio – 5/6/2009

By Stephen Parker, on May 10, 2009, at 9:45 pm

Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith. Courtesy image.

Fort Wayne City Council President Tom Smith hosts the monthly Council Call-In program. Last Wednesday, he had as his guest, Allen County Commissioner Nelson Peters.

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New AFW Post Series – City Council Revealed

By Stephen Parker, on December 8, 2008, at 9:59 pm

Quite frequently in City Council meetings, we learn interesting things, hear spell-binding anecdotes or other plain ol’ astounding tidbits. With that in mind, I’m initiating a new series. We’ll call it, ‘City Council Revealed’. Sometimes, the posts will be about serious facts and sometimes, as in today’s posts, humorous items. The first item deals with Tim Pape and his word for the day, “Hutzpah!”

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Budget Hearings: An “Absurd” Proposal

By Stephen Parker, on November 7, 2008, at 3:11 am

2009 Budget Icon

Ok, what was that movie with Demi Moore and Robert Redford? Oh wait, that was “An Indecent Proposal”. Ok, so I was off by one word – but if you think about it, that still would have worked as an alternate title for the movie as well. Trust me, the City Council version was way better, although some buttered popcorn and stadium seating would have made the experience better. I digress.

In my continuing review of the budget hearings over the month of October, here’s another installment in that epic novel. I think this is working out nicely – this two week hiatus without budget meetings while we get the elections and Veteran’s Day out of the way. First a bit of history to refresh our memory.

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Journal Gazette Coverage of Redevelopment, et. al.

By Stephen Parker, on September 16, 2008, at 8:13 am

The Journal Gazette has several articles of interest today.

Parkview Editorial:

Parkview’s Home Run

[...] The chorus of Harrison Square critics already has chimed in on local blog sites, vowing to take its health care dollars elsewhere: “I sure will avoid any Parkview visits during the rest of my life – and you should too!” wrote one of the critics.

The reaction wasn’t unexpected by Parkview officials. Mike Packnett, the health system’s president and CEO, pointed out that Parkview serves about 350,000 people a year. “We could have lowered our fees by $1 a patient,” he said of the $300,000-a-year commitment. “As the region’s largest employer, we have a significant corporate responsibility. …We think the springboard effect (of the downtown project) is the best use we can imagine.”

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The AroundFortWayne Blog

County Council joins with Commissioners in approving Communications Merger Agreement

Historic merger of City, County 911 call centers now reality

Anticipation evolves into fruition…

City Council agendas – 3/23/2010

Allen County Council agenda – 2/18/2010

Rep. Bell defends PSAP consolidation

9-1-1 Consolidation interviews

Opinion: Whoa, Mr. Warner!

Sheriff Fries letter to Commissioners Re: 9-1-1 Consolidation plan

Commissioner’s Legislative Session notes – 9-1-1 Consolidation – 10/30/2009

Chamber Board unanimously supports 9-1-1 Consolidation

9-1-1 Agreement on Commissioner’s agenda tomorrow – 10/30/2009

Opinion: News? Only apparent today?

Mayor works with County to move forward with 911 consolidation

Communications Budget and 9-1-1 Consolidation

Commissioner Peters: “Real close” to 9-1-1 consolidation being finalized

An “absurd” proposal – part two

Sheriff Ken Fries interview: 9-1-1 Consolidation

Public Safety Task Force meeting – 8/27/2009

Opinion: J-G’s questions on Renaissance Square move

Council Call-in audio – 5/6/2009

New AFW Post Series – City Council Revealed

Budget Hearings: An “Absurd” Proposal

Journal Gazette Coverage of Redevelopment, et. al.

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