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Committee debates siren network staffing, fund balance and longer‑term funding options
Summary
Members reviewed the siren network’s finances, including a roughly $20 million fund balance, an annual revenue stream of about $4.5 million from a 50¢ per‑line fee, and annual operating needs estimated at $10–12 million. The committee discussed hiring mixes of staff and contractors and agreed to return with a study of long‑term revenue options.
Lawmakers and NDIT officials debated how to support ongoing operations of the statewide siren network as project construction nears completion and recurring operating costs move to the forefront.
NDIT chief technology staff outlined two basic approaches: hire NDIT staff to operate and maintain towers and equipment, or rely on contractor crews for much of the work while retaining a small in‑house technical core. The Armstrong/initial plan originally proposed adding six NDIT FTEs; the Senate trimmed that to two. Committee members and NDIT staff described the…
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