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Council approves $144,906 equipment purchase to replace courthouse alarm system

5834767 · September 6, 2025

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Summary

The council approved an emergency replacement of building fire/security equipment for the courthouse at $144,906, after a vendor no-show delayed scheduling; the purchase is a one-time equipment expense rather than ongoing service.

The Dearborn County Council approved a $144,906 expenditure to replace courthouse fire/security system equipment after staff reported vendor scheduling and no-show issues. County facilities staff reported that vendors were scheduled, that one vendor did not appear and that Johnson Controls had been contacted for the work. The work is for the old courthouse building and was described as a one-time equipment purchase rather than an ongoing monitoring contract. The council moved and seconded the request and approved the purchase by voice vote. Staff said they expect vendor scheduling to begin next week and that testing and implementation will follow; the item was presented as an equipment replacement to resolve an emergency need in the courthouse building.