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FECC gets green light on Motorola 800 MHz expansion; staffing shortfalls and backup PSAP testing discussed
Summary
The board authorized signature on a Motorola 800 MHz expansion agreement for FECC, funded in part by a federal community project grant. FECC staff reported an anticipated one-year project timeline, a staggered payment schedule, the resignation of the 9‑1‑1 technology program manager and 9‑1‑1 dispatcher vacancies.
Flathead Emergency Communications Center (FECC) staff briefed commissioners April 15 on a planned expansion of the county’s 800 MHz radio system and ongoing operational challenges.
Elizabeth (Liz) Brooks presented the Motorola Solutions 800 MHz expansion communications systems and services agreement and the project budget. The project is estimated at about $2.5 million, with approximately $1.3 million provided by a federal discretionary community project grant secured with assistance from U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke. Brooks described work that will add sites…
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