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Radio tower project remains on track for December switch-over; last frequency work and a change order pending
Summary
Staff reported progress on the county radio tower: climbers have begun mounting equipment, one remaining frequency needs clearance, a significant change order will be forwarded to the full board, and the target switch-over date remains Dec. 15.
County staff told the Public Works Committee that the radio tower upgrade is making progress, but one final frequency assignment remains unresolved, a sizable change order is expected and the target switch-over date remains Dec. 15.
A staff member apologized for not including the update packet in the current folder but said a fuller update was filed with the executive and finance packet and would appear in the full board packet next week. Staff said tower climbers had recently begun installing equipment on the tower and that microcell (microbes referenced in the transcript) delivery is delayed due to tariffs and supply-chain issues. The project lead said, “We are still hoping to be switch over December 15. That date has not changed.”
Staff warned a substantial change order will be forwarded to the full board for action; they said the climbers’ work is progress but the final frequency coordination remains outstanding. No vote or formal action on the radio tower project occurred at this committee meeting; staff will provide a fuller packet update to the full board and expects to include change-order language in the next executive/finance materials.
