Sen. Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone) in a news release says he has secured $200,000 in state funds that will be used to plan, design and build a new emergency operations center and public safety facility for Fayette County.

The funding was approved recently by the legislature as part of the state’s fiscal year 2009 budget.

“I am pleased to have been a part of this process, which will provide improved emergency response and public safety services in Fayette County,” Chance said. “I’d also like to acknowledge the efforts of the Fayette County public safety and EMS personnel. Their commitment to public safety and the well-being of Fayette citizens is to be commended.”

The state will begin the process of appropriating all local assistance funding on July 1, 2008.

“This funding will go toward the emergency operations center that is the heart of these activities,” said Chairman Jack Smith of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners. “We are pleased that Sen. Chance has secured this funding for the emergency operations center and public safety facility. This is another example of county and state officials working collaboratively to fund critical infrastructure in Fayette County.”

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