Alabama 911 Board

The board meeting agenda covered several areas including Finance, Certification & Training, Technology, and Governance. Financial discussions included reviewing quarterly financial statements for Q1 FY26 ending December 31, 2025, revenue recaps, grant cycle updates (with Grant Cycle 10 having paid award funds and Grant Cycle 9 showing 22 of 34 projects completed), and legacy cost reimbursements. Action items included accepting the independent audit, approving Q1 FY26 financial statements with requested fund breakouts, transferring funds for ECD audits, and opening the $3M Grant Cycle 11. The Technology section provided updates on the ANGEN 2.0 project, noting 17 of 24 Vesta Hosted sites migrated to Host 3, and detailed call volume statistics for the November 1 - December 31, 2025 reporting period, including Text-to-911 activity. The Governance section reviewed drafts of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and Noncompliance Response Procedure, alongside updates on legislative bills HB 97, HB 187, SB 77, and HB 268. Old Business involved the Executive Director Transition Plan timeline (running through December 2026) and discussion of NANPA PL-626 regarding the 483 NPA overlay.

The public hearing concerned proposed amendments to two administrative rules: Rule 585-X-4-.09 and Rule 585-X-5-.02. For Rule 585-X-4-.09, the amendment seeks to update the rule, often referred to as the cost recovery rule, to align with recent statutory changes effective October 1st, specifying authorized uses of the cost recovery fund, primary and secondary uses of funds, and establishing the maximum allowable fiscal year-end balance carryover. For Rule 585-X-5-.02, the amendment proposes modifying the penalty structure for non-compliant Emergency Communication Districts (ECDs), replacing a graduated withholding schedule with language indicating that noncompliance could result in forfeiture of some funding eligibility. Discussions included clarification on the legal distinction between penalties and withholding base distribution amounts, with members agreeing that base distribution must occur before any penalty is assessed.

The meeting included opening remarks, roll call, and approval of the agenda. Programmatic reports were presented covering Finance, Certification & Training, Technology, and Governance, with input from staff and contractors. Key discussion points involved Old Business for Consideration and New Business for Consideration by the Board Members, followed by a period for Public Comments.

The meeting included discussions on proposed rule amendments, specifically 585-X-4-.09 and 585-X-5-.02-8, addressing additional distributions to Emergency Communication Districts and compliance requirements affecting funding eligibility. The board reviewed financial statements, revenue and distribution recaps, updates on previous grant cycles, legacy cost reimbursements, and the FY2026 budget. Technology updates included the ANGEN 2.0 report, improvements to the Host 3 Vesta Migration, and call volume statistics. The board also discussed rule-making options, the NANPA PL-626, and the Executive Director Transition Plan.

The board meeting agenda included programmatic reports on finance, education and outreach, technology, and governance. The finance segment covered financial statements, revenue and distribution recaps, updates on previous grant cycles, hardship grants, legacy cost reimbursements, and the FY2026 budget. Grant Cycle 10 was a significant focus, with discussions on re-engaging applicants and the amounts requested for various ECD projects.