Commission asks for breakdown after $202,000 dispatch upgrade appears in draft budget

Sep 15, 2026

Staff flagged a Nordcom radio and infrastructure upgrade with the town's draft share added at $202,000; commissioners asked staff to review the interlocal agreement, provide a compatibility and cost breakdown, and confirm obligations before committing funds.

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Commissioners pressed staff for detail after Heidi said a planned Nordcom upgrade to Harris/Motorola radios and supporting infrastructure had been added to the draft budget. "So the 202,000 that we've added in there is the total cost," Heidi said, describing a cost-share by jurisdiction size. Commissioners asked whether the town’s interlocal agreement requires payment and requested a breakdown of the total cost, compatibility and who is paying what portion.

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