What: Whether Norman should leave ACOG 911, the regional entity that receives 911 phone-fee proceeds, and run its own call handling, training and mapping from the city's emergency operations and communications center.
Where it stands: On 11/3 staff recommended drafting a notice of intent to exit between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028; members voiced broad support. No formal vote.
Next: A meeting of cities and ACOG staff on 11/16; a draft notice of intent for Council review, then a formal vote.
Details
Norman collects about $132,000 a month in 911 fees and about $35,000 returns to the city; ACOG 911 holds a reserve of roughly $33.3 million, with Norman's share estimated near $6.3 million (auto-caption figures, unverified).
911 fee proceeds are restricted by state law to emergency communications, but replacing general fund dispatch spending could free money for other public safety needs.
The 1987 agreement is unclear about a reserve share on withdrawal. Membership in ACOG for transportation funding is separate.
City of Norman YouTube video of the 11/3 study session and the city's posted agenda on the Municode Meetings portal https://norman-ok.municodemeetings.com/.
Staff presented the case for withdrawing from ACOG 911 and recommended preparing a notice of intent to exit between July 1, 2027 and June 30, 2028; members were broadly supportive.