FINAL ADOPTED BUDGET FY2021-22

GUILFORD METRO COMMUNICATIONS FUND Budget Highlights: The FY 21-22 Adopted Budget is increasing by $455,551, or 3.6%.

 The FY 21-22 Budget includes an increase of $228,400 to address compensation changes for Emergency Communications Specialist (ECS) positions. Changes include increasing ECS I starting salaries to $39,444 and the ability to offer signing and retention bonuses.  The budget includes a reinstatement of $16,451 in consultant services previously reduced due to COVID-19.  According to the consolidation agreement, Guilford County pays a percentage of the cost of the consolidated department, net user charges, and appropriated fund balance, based upon the percentage of County calls dispatched. For FY 21-22, Guilford County’s share is approximately 40%, or $ 3,316,799.

Adopted 2021-22 Budget

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