It only took

the Fayette County Commission seven minutes Thursday to change its zoning

ordinance to help the county's 911 system.

The ordinance

now allows Fayette County to use existing towers for 911 and emergency

services.

The reason

for the change is the new frequencies being used by the county's emergency

services. Years ago, said county attorney Bill McNally, the county was

given a frequency that was also used by general users. The frequency has

now been sold, and the FCC assigned Fayette County a dedicated frequency

that other municipalities also use.

The new frequency

spreads out like an umbrella, instead of a straight line, so the county

will need higher towers.

towers, the county stands to save a substantial amount of money.

New towers

cost anywhere between $350,000 and $375,000, which would be a huge cost

for the taxpayers, he added.

With no discussion

from the public, the measure passed unanimously.