Sec. 5. Operational funding; cost-distribution method; in-kind contributions. The center operates on an equitable shared-funding basis, based on a formula created by the board of directors and approved by the governing council, that distributes costs on an equitable basis that considers both fixed and variable costs and that reasonably reflects call-volume usage, population or valuation. Each participating agency and municipality that is a member of the center shall contribute a portion of the operational costs on a continuing basis. If they choose to participate in the center, the Maine State Police and Kennebec County shall contribute for the first 3 years at the amount established in the year of the center's inception. In-kind contributions, including those specific services for the center undertaken by participating entities, must be calculated and included in the cost- distribution formula. After the initial 3-year term of operation of the center, the board of directors shall biannually approve a formula for distribution of the center's operational costs.

Sec. 6. Capital replacement fund. The board of directors shall establish and maintain a capital replacement fund to ensure the technological viability of the center. Each participating entity must contribute to this fund in a manner similar to the cost- distribution method established under section 5 and the formula created by the board of directors and approved by the governing council.

Sec. 7. Effective date; creation of center. This Act takes effect when 2 or more municipalities or agencies eligible to participate in the establishment of the center pursuant to this Act complete by vote or signature of their governing authority an interagency agreement and notify the chair of the Kennebec County Commissioners and the Secretary of State, except that in no event may this Act take effect within 90 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature. Within 210 days but not less than 150 days after adjournment of the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature, municipalities or agencies wishing to participate in the establishment of the center must decide by vote or direction of the municipality or agency authority whether to participate in the creation of the center. Upon receiving appropriate notice, the chair of the