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Council approves $20,000 to upgrade emergency operations center furniture and power
Summary
The Henry County Council approved an additional appropriation to buy 18 powered, nestable tables and related upgrades for the county emergency operations center; the purchase passed unanimously at the meeting.
The Henry County Council voted unanimously to approve an additional appropriation to equip the county's emergency operations center with updated tables and other items.
Council members and staff described 18 nestable, rollable 6-foot tables with integrated power intended to modernize the space and support larger incident operations. Presenters said the tables cost about $1,100 each in 2025, and the total purchase was discussed at roughly $20,000.
During discussion, a council member commended Angela for using her available funds and taking initiative to improve the emergency operations center. No alternative funding source was specified in the meeting record beyond the statement that the purchase would come from an applicable fund and an additional appropriation was requested.
A motion to approve the additional appropriation was made and seconded; council members present signified approval and the chair announced the motion passed unanimously.
Staff said the upgraded tables and power will better accommodate future emergency operations, provide power at each seat and increase capacity for people and equipment during events.
