Board accepts $39,187 interoperable radio grant with local match for emergency communications upgrades

Jun 16, 2026

Washburn County accepted a $39,187.30 interoperable radio grant for emergency management and approved a budget amendment to reflect the award; the required 20% local match (~$9,796.82) will be met through departmental funds and donations.

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The board approved a resolution accepting a $39,187.30 interoperable radio communications grant awarded to the Washburn County Emergency Management Department, with a required 20% local match of $9,796.82. Staff explained that the match will come from a combination of departmental funds, communication budget allocations and donations, and that the law enforcement/emergency management committee recommended acceptance.

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