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Key points: the sheriff’s office said it concluded emergency response operations and remains in contact with affected mayors; power has been restored in the impacted towns and local cleanup is ongoing. County staff said preliminary damage assessments and invoices have been submitted to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (DES) for review and that they are waiting to learn whether a federal presidential disaster declaration will be made.

Costs reported: the sheriff’s office reported about $18,000 in overtime from extended shifts. The county reported approximately $60,000 in tower repairs for damaged communications infrastructure and parts ordered for radios; the highway department reported roughly $10,000 in machinery and labor costs. Staff said some radio trunking issues remain in parts of the county and that repairs and parts have been ordered.

Operational notes: the sheriff credited city partners and volunteers for assistance; staff said they used a county command van during early response (fuel only was charged to the operation). County administrators and emergency management will compile after‑action debriefs with local agencies and return to the commission with a summary of lessons learned.

Why it matters: the update maps local fiscal impacts submitted for state reimbursement and highlights ongoing communication‑system repairs that affect deputy reach and public safety operations in isolated areas.

Ending: Commissioners thanked staff and volunteers and asked for a consolidated lessons‑learned report once debriefs are complete.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting 7/7","oneSentenceSummary","The sheriff’s office and county departments updated the board on response and recovery from the June 20 severe‑weather event that affected Enderlin and other North County communities; the county submitted a preliminary damage assessment to the state and reported local costs including overtime and tower repairs.","taxTitle","Cass County, North Dakota","taxId",2734,"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},6511512,"Commissioners renew contract terms with North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for prisoner holds",149,543000,692000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96&start=543&end=692","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/6511512/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commissioners-renew-contract-terms-with-North-Dakota-Department-of-Corrections-and-Rehabilitation-for-prisoner-holds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511512-b8b0878c8c0b9e78d769db0bc012473e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180142&Signature=fUf8LnRsqELwl~ja9op1JkC3DJSjE8Ayszxm-SF8ppDivi3G~TNB-sD40WzMDhHIJrZtCYMUnk~zlGU5kjQiGdcZdr2ALCfZrx-ibX187PQh0oHftHduKc0AIgB8GbV-GMQ6dbIcEDJnvvN1jxx4IC-hUq0hTEI7kVzbUEGMp2GQX4kbzRjYMxxLc0vKEuK-lruuO49HVFHtIFKReJWRF~Ol7iyxE44InbFlHVvrrNFP~mjEUmoa-NYg~CML9zXjNZDmp7AEL04D6aT9QLOHy3o0~s~mF34WgmTDRmUllQ00Ttc-iXh29lBzFvqL9Jz5~WLPCGL~Bdt2h5MltyhFhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a renewal of a contract with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to continue current payment arrangements for times when the county delays prisoner transfers or holds individuals on parole holds.

County staff said the contract continues an existing rate (described as $1.20) and would be renewed for the current biennium to remain consistent with neighboring jurisdictions. Staff explained the county’s contract forms part of documentation submitted to federal authorities when states request price increases at the federal level.

Discussion: Commissioners asked whether the contract applies to state (not federal) custody and whether the county will include an escalator clause. Staff explained that West Fargo and Fargo have slightly different escalator terms (West Fargo’s escalator takes effect in 2027) and that the county’s approval now would align Cass County with current local terms for about 18 months.

Outcome: Commissioner Capitan moved to approve the renewal; the motion was seconded and passed on a recorded roll‑call vote with all commissioners voting in favor.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the renewal paperwork in coordination with the DOCR and neighboring cities as needed for federal submissions.

Ending: The commission continued to other agenda items after the vote.","Cass County renewed an existing contract with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to continue current payment terms for prisoner holds and delayed transfers for the upcoming biennium; staff said the renewal helps justify federal pricing requests and aligns local terms with neighboring jurisdictions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511517,"Cass County approves mutual‑aid agreement with Fargo and West Fargo for cybersecurity incidents",144,919000,1063000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96&start=919&end=1063","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96/thumbnail_919000.jpg","/articles/6511517/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-approves-mutualaid-agreement-with-Fargo-and-West-Fargo-for-cybersecurity-incidents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511517-821bce3bb989ff80a1274077c73e672a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180142&Signature=Xjl64udiEGlFU-5Y8wm3dQlbMbQlC1Xi~7pXCHLOdhjaUMWrHnBWKw3tXul3H6~5NOjpeLRBtdRA6FTXBDtUw2N-1FusqqFWCSDPR5acUnATFOgmZRC-iL88pqeY3NT82U4PtkVUh-AsVKGhwJ1vM7neGBtt0tZuibsws79sALtkKImWpXywKZVHlDj3o~06tahoF-fSc9hsjDpWV3OnJat2jwyp~1Ol9YKK~H-8JIk3dMy5234djvCByHfYQMmSYMVDfx0unEz47Rd4KlEb5HV2GtSK8DGTmH--yhR-DO-MJm3TH8aeY5CpTdE9e86X-xdyi~LRBQHSxUegYhv35g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a mutual‑aid agreement with the cities of Fargo and West Fargo to create a legal framework for mutual assistance during cybersecurity incidents. The agreement defines how agencies would request assistance, order of operations and rules of engagement.

Why it matters: presenters said the agreement was designed to remove legal uncertainty and streamline interagency assistance during cyber incidents. County staff said the measure has been discussed for years and that Cass County volunteered to be an early adopter because county staff helped draft the agreement.

Discussion and limits: presenters and commissioners noted the agreement works poorly for personnel who have mixed state and county roles (for example, state employees embedded with county functions) because the differing rules and policies create conflicts. County staff said previous efforts to create a business‑to‑business trust environment with the state have not advanced, and that alignment across state and local password and security policies remains a challenge.

Outcome: A motion to approve the mutual‑aid agreement passed on a recorded vote with all commissioners in favor. Staff said the agreement will also go to Fargo and West Fargo for their review and approval.

Next steps: County staff will forward the signed agreement to partner cities and continue efforts to coordinate training and order of operations for incident response; commissioners asked that staff return with any conflicts that arise related to state personnel or policies.

Ending: The commission continued with other business after approving the agreement.","The board approved a mutual‑aid agreement intended to set legal procedures and rules of engagement so county, Fargo and West Fargo IT teams can assist one another during cybersecurity incidents; speakers noted the agreement does not override state rules that affect employees with dual state/county roles.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511522,"Commissioners authorize Verizon upgrade of patrol‑vehicle routers, citing improved connectivity and promotional credit",212,701000,913000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96&start=701&end=913","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6511522/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Commissioners-authorize-Verizon-upgrade-of-patrolvehicle-routers-citing-improved-connectivity-and-promotional-credit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511522-f2d6661721d1a407e8dd8c106e5b56d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180142&Signature=INlp5uau-FNFG0Pn9wG10wFRyahDqYcNJUhlO6Te1X8AxnCme2whteg9mdmG7KUG6B~uYU-AjNmweOeFiBFQijfE30xVunF~d6BXw6SpwmcO7OPJBqxAMYONtTXZc4wyw-HZhKtj4YZoCQ2wpuJcCLuIxXKvRY3ZgonAvi7TFIBsVlhv3tdisDDNoY~VRSwsRHt8k7NoZQ3QoCBcNBwvOb6Wcrey1yTI20pbNcuDOsq1R~mhujBewepsFHBSmy~vOMCSzWB7bystdOrvO8sgKMJYi~eQL3xjgUVgt2kPSYyUnpNUAnGCWHntYuo31xTSl7JecmqcMTSlm9SNT0Pyqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize county information‑technology staff to accept a Verizon Wireless promotional offer to upgrade patrol‑vehicle routers to 5G frontline‑capable devices and install associated antennas and licensing.

IT staff told the commission the vendor’s promotion would effectively cover the cost of each router (quoted at $880 per unit) by offering a bill credit if the county signs within Verizon’s promotional window; staff said the quoted grand total for the project was about $57,033 and the county expected roughly $29,000 of that to be returned as a bill credit after installation.

Why it matters: presenters said the 5G frontline capability gives law enforcement a reserved portion of spectrum—separate from normal public traffic—improving connectivity at large events such as the county fair where standard cellular networks can be congested. Presenters and commissioners discussed the operational benefits for public safety communications and complementing existing county radio systems.

Discussion: Commissioners asked whether the hardware must be purchased now and what ongoing costs would be in 2026; staff said the promotional pricing required a mid‑August signature and that normal service charges would apply in 2026 unless the county added new vehicles.

Outcome: Commissioner Flacco moved to authorize the IT director to enter into the agreement with Verizon Wireless; a second was recorded and the motion passed on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.

Next steps: IT staff will complete procurement and installation per the vendor quote and return cost/credit reconciliation after the bill credit posts. Staff said the upgrade would be especially useful at mass‑gathering events and in locations where cellular congestion has previously reduced operational capacity.

Ending: The commission advanced several other agenda items after approving the purchase authorization.","Cass County authorized an agreement with Verizon Wireless to upgrade patrol‑vehicle routers to 5G frontline‑capable devices, a purchase the county expects will include a near‑term bill credit that reduces net cost; the IT presenter said the offer requires signing by mid‑August and would improve cellular connectivity in high‑congestion events.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6511526,"Cass County commissioners approve budget adjustment to convert van into mobile medical unit for Fargo Cass Public Health",256,270000,526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96&start=270&end=526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5323699-5f0cece34e8db40367e212fbe56b2f96/thumbnail_270000.jpg","/articles/6511526/Cass-County/North-Dakota/Cass-County-commissioners-approve-budget-adjustment-to-convert-van-into-mobile-medical-unit-for-Fargo-Cass-Public-Health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511526-bf0299aae23e6583b455706c1d8e4818/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180142&Signature=TD1VKwS2a7kb~zEOcgW1ANFnRzxlWNlVcsphlhce7C6FCmoMHDwb2gCN7YMA-iokucDGRw01Gc0KNIVwx~GuI5Nt3Ie8nvddggBNfGX4iq8~Bd8UDGsGdrKqKzh9En3tHO6sW4DicxtWF-NnsksakbUnj22zBQjYm4IRYjCLcsmekLHDK~6oin8FwlVC2N~-5Q897HP0e3Uxzz7xgnmMgLJpxc1WD5wNBdcvv0pP7oSE-6~cuiEzACGCgjL3oy3CCZ79K8IYkXzSTF-t0UVpGJ5Mj~ONaNJJ5mTbwD1n4Zb4iHLACEFs6VQOr8Ij5cYfapzStKeogFLGSkBXh-BUQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a neutral budget adjustment to convert a state‑provided Ford Transit van into a mobile medical unit for Fargo Cass Public Health, using funds already allocated to the department. The board acted after a presentation at its regular meeting; no additional county funding was requested.

Fargo Cass Public Health staff told commissioners the van will be retrofitted with clinical features including a scale sized for children, secure exam space, a freezer and a pharmacy‑grade refrigerator for vaccines, and other medical‑grade fixtures. Departments expected to use the vehicle include WIC (Women, Infants and Children), maternal‑child nursing staff and a women’s cancer‑prevention outreach program. The conversion cost was described in the packet as about $109,000.

Why it matters: staff said mobile outreach would allow programs to enroll families and deliver confidential clinical services in parts of Cass County where people do not routinely travel to the Fargo clinic. Commissioners asked how scheduling between departments would work and how the county would measure use; staff said departments could schedule jointly during heavy immunization seasons and that they would begin tracking ZIP codes and service counts to assess reach.

Discussion: Commissioners asked how service priority would be determined and what usage the county might expect. Fargo Cass Public Health staff said they had not formed a detailed utilization scenario but estimated there are about 600 families in some outlying areas who could be potential service recipients; they said the initial focus will be on tracking ZIP codes and numbers served. A commissioner praised the model as cost‑saving in other jurisdictions.

Outcome: A motion to accept the budget adjustment was made and seconded, and the item passed on a roll‑call vote with all voting commissioners recorded in favor.

Next steps and limitations: staff said the van was obtained through a state grant and that the conversion will be paid from funds already allocated to Fargo Cass Public Health; the county is not being asked for new appropriations. Commissioners requested that staff report back on utilization metrics after deployment.

Ending: The board moved on to other agenda items after the vote.","The Cass County Board of Commissioners approved a neutral budget adjustment to convert a state‑provided Ford Transit van into a mobile medical unit for Fargo Cass Public Health, using funds already allocated to the department; the conversion is estimated at about $109,000 and will support WIC, maternal‑child health, and preventive screening work.","actionData","errors"]

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