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- Agenda approval: Motion to approve the agenda was made and passed by voice vote.

- Minutes (Feb. 19): Motion to approve the minutes was made and passed by voice vote.

- Prison board: Jail vouchers presented and approved; prison board adjourned by motion and voice vote.

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve the consent agenda was made and passed by voice vote.

- Contract for mobile-device extraction services (agenda item 5.1): Motion to approve agreement between Franklin County and the vendor providing mobile-device extraction services. Motion passed by voice vote. (See separate article for discussion on use, sole-source justification and operational rationale.)

- Project modification request (PMR) for Public Defender's Office investigator: Motion to approve a grant project modification to change the named investigator from Darren Hahn to Brian Chapelle; motion passed by voice vote. Grants Director Melody Hoff presented the PMR and commissioners approved it.

- Bid opening — delivery and pickup of election supplies: County opened a bid received from Zodie's Moving and Storage; staff provided a fee breakdown but no total amount. No award was made at the meeting; staff scheduled follow-up and requested one week to return with a recommendation.

- Bid award — sheriff's body armor: Motion to award the contract to Atlantic Tactical (bid $26,445) as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; motion passed by voice vote. Procurement Director Robin Harmon said a third bid from Charles Johnson was found nonresponsive; Whitmer Public Safety bid $32,264.

Where recorded, procurement and grants staff provided additional details in support of the motions. The meeting record shows motions, seconds and voice votes for the listed items; the transcript did not include roll-call vote tallies for these motions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Commissioners Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and outcomes recorded during the Feb. 26 Franklin County commissioners meeting, including procedural approvals, a grant personnel modification, a procurement award and a contract approval.","taxTitle","Franklin County, Pennsylvania","taxId",56445,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662283,"Franklin County officials outline target-based budgeting and seek consultant grant to close 2026 gap",353,1616000,1969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014&start=1616&end=1969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6662283/Franklin-County/Pennsylvania/Franklin-County-officials-outline-target-based-budgeting-and-seek-consultant-grant-to-close-2026-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662283-825a437af8bf25557e486e02063bd8f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172833&Signature=RtNOGtmm379VGjGUvdOcvB~3YdMDdeY4iUoq-re4OxqtZGPkDy~4WoCFJMA355xDZuUA4Xqk6NI9enpqAI1EeWapiScZKyTpGhGH21qAl-QMaZgmEqaDiAQZQ7Laz6y9TWy6Ko1RcZMuT4Lv4IBbnHtpqU2MJOYKiJWwi78b0BgsSrpP8Gi9SAt4lm5PZviOalaHFWvalyRni7UcZ9KqTv1b1RJuZ4cMDUMiJjgPqXWbB8fHNdSh9CvqxDYCrWOLgrt76wrIBiQHyYjn5~yB63Mlwzbx-698~Dl1Gpc1pUpxftHl5xVVeeYzkry-Gp~JpHo~Jkk7dJIxOn7CmFPE1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin County staff on Feb. 26 briefed commissioners on options to close an anticipated 2026 budget gap without relying on reserve funds, recommending a target-based budgeting approach and pursuing state grant funding to hire an outside strategic management planning consultant.

County staff member Carrie introduced the presentation and Theresa Beckner, the county chief financial officer, outlined two primary recommendations: (1) implement target-based budgeting that sets department spending targets before departments submit requests; and (2) seek a grant that could pay 50% of the cost to hire a consultant to develop a strategic management and financial plan.

Theresa Beckner said target-based budgeting \"is useful in an area of tightening budgets\" and would tie departmental requests to county priorities and performance outcomes. On the consultant option, Beckner said outside teams can identify savings and revenue opportunities staff cannot pursue while managing day-to-day operations. Beckner said grant funding is available from the state \"as high as $200,000 for each phase,\" and estimated the consultant engagement would cost about $120,000–$130,000 before the 50% grant match.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about recent budget changes and reserve use. A commissioner confirmed that the 2025 county budget increased from 2024 and that reserve funds were used to cover part of the increase; Beckner confirmed the county must maintain a minimum reserve (about 60 days) to protect the county's credit rating. One commissioner said the county had saved money in prior instances when outside consultants were engaged and supported pursuing the consultant option.

Staff said they will return with refined recommendations and that commissioners had asked for at least three options to create a 2026 budget that does not rely on reserves. No formal vote was taken; the item was presented for direction and potential future action.","County staff presented recommendations including target-based budgeting and seeking state match funding for a strategic management planning consultant to help reduce reliance on reserves in 2026.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":46,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662288,"Franklin County awards sheriff's body-armor contract to Atlantic Tactical",74,1526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014&start=1526&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6662288/Franklin-County/Pennsylvania/Franklin-County-awards-sheriffs-body-armor-contract-to-Atlantic-Tactical","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662288-cb146f834cb7bc2a0b70c50242ff24a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172833&Signature=bFVAo5dQoI4-5Z5g3izJAvz4OF~S9B-A224OLYkBdFHkNgo8NeKWzn8tLW~757VjiDY-fioExAkYQF5iiyd1L74RAHsl4FUXnRlMA6eLyjgGhQCK~VdKtYxMn9v9Vgv4cTYs2umm0L2RuGE7Td5aUq-N2e9L9zx2twDOMLFJtucNEeMQn8U41R1tqEA30mOUbpRmBRTHcVStGBa9veBngFdbnNq0czV-MzCOrAkVBAm9eZSzGoy0xKdmv8yOCwG3Q7atbqosKsshtaUkx28-BRpnLGOVng--ktrLW6jNSMMljFUkdjY3kPqhE9rY66xgS6QHI9Ti0IkvmoIBm-ub-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin County commissioners voted Feb. 26 to award a contract for body armor for the sheriff's department to Atlantic Tactical, the county procurement director said.

Robin Harmon, the county's procurement director, told commissioners three bids were received: Whitmer Public Safety at $32,264, Atlantic Tactical at $26,445, and a third bid from Charles Johnson that procurement found nonresponsive. Harmon recommended Atlantic Tactical as \"the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.\" \"We are recommending Atlantic Tactical for award as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder,\" Harmon said.

Deputy Chief Daniel Foy of the sheriff's office was at the meeting to answer operational questions; commissioners said the winning vendor had worked with the county previously. One commissioner said the bid amounts were close to the budgeted estimate.

A motion to approve the award passed on the floor; the meeting record shows a motion and second and recorded \"Aye\" votes but did not include a roll-call tally.

Procurement staff indicated there were no issues with Atlantic Tactical's responsiveness and that the price was within expectations. The nonresponsive bid from Charles Johnson was not detailed in the public discussion.

The award covers the purchase as specified in the county's solicitation; procurement staff will finalize contract paperwork and proceed with delivery and invoicing under the county's normal contracting process.","The county awarded a contract for sheriff's body armor to Atlantic Tactical as the lowest responsive bidder; two other bids were received, one of which was found nonresponsive.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6662292,"Franklin County commissioners approve contract for mobile-device data extraction service",390,850000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014&start=850&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2398384-ece59caa8f53f3201c3a43b22721e014/thumbnail_850000.jpg","/articles/6662292/Franklin-County/Pennsylvania/Franklin-County-commissioners-approve-contract-for-mobile-device-data-extraction-service","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6662292-c6ef4e3120fbed32db17560e4aa6e53c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172833&Signature=bidU1V-QsSFCgqE4ngb0xnQ8evSD0dZZhdo2czjp2dALrakdg1S1KdyOKFvMCcnIILNbcvrIWmztFX3neV3G1kr59-tVUIChF0GBSsxJJ-PjSRgvrBU7benoM8MYci6jddStcxCiHG5GHIWJ45anmNFB0fovpV7yFi1pEZ7W3EWMIryWVkltrGtssg~EMpLozzrrUWhA42NPjEoYcTaEDSHf4TnY5tLm4IM5gtJzBbTwChG2DhVyUFSSoHm1Vsl86hrclV9bEbk8Xv9GJ51Qv56m4zgwtGodwQDUW~fLTLARLBKAXEU2tTDYBVWVOG-p-bOVVvOunyKwP8qod662TA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Franklin County commissioners on Feb. 26 approved an agreement to purchase mobile-device data extraction services from a vendor county staff said is the county's sole available provider.

The service, presented by county staff and District Attorney Ian Brink, is intended to allow investigators to extract data from phones and other devices more quickly than relying on the Pennsylvania State Police lab, which staff said can take months to return results in urgent cases.

District Attorney Ian Brink said the technology is used for a range of investigations, including homicides and child-exploitation cases, and that warrants are generally obtained before accessing devices. \"They're basically the sole source that does a specific service regarding downloading of phones that we obtain through various means,\" Brink said. He added that the state police can provide similar services but sometimes take \"6, 12, 18 months\" to return results in cases the county needs expedited.

County staff told commissioners the service historically was charged to the drug task force budget but is used across many case types. Staff said the vendor was holding prices through March 1 and would begin work from the approval date. No dollar total for the multi-year agreement was given in the meeting record.

A motion to approve the agreement passed after staff presentation and brief discussion. The motion and second were recorded in the meeting; the roll-call vote tally was not specified on the record.

The commissioners and the district attorney characterized the purchase as a public-safety measure to speed evidence collection and prosecution; they noted the option to request expedited work from the state police still exists but can involve long delays. The contract will allow local staff to respond more quickly when time-sensitive data is needed for investigations.

Background: county staff said similar services are available through the Pennsylvania State Police but that turnaround times can be lengthy. Staff also said counties with more resources sometimes perform parts of this work locally or collaborate regionally to expedite results.

A record of the contract approval will be included in the county minutes and procurement files; the vendor name was discussed during the meeting but recorded pricing and contract length beyond statements that some years are contingent on future funding were not specified.","County commissioners voted to approve a sole-source agreement for a mobile-device data extraction service to speed investigations, after county and district attorney staff described uses in homicides, child-exploitation and drug cases.","actionData","errors"]

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