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County moves ahead on $6.4M public‑safety radio system; officials seek additional grant funding
Summary
Supervisors said Nottoway has a $6.4 million contract for a P25-compatible public‑safety radio system and are pursuing additional grant funds to reduce local cost — officials stressed the upgrade improves firefighter, EMS and law‑enforcement safety and grant eligibility.
Nottoway County leaders told supervisors Thursday they are moving ahead with a planned P25‑compatible public‑safety radio system after negotiating a contract and securing short‑term financing.
County Administrator Steve Bowen and Emergency Services Chief Buddy Hyde described a $6.4 million contract the county has negotiated; Bowen said the county borrowed funds from Huntington Bank at about 3.8 percent and currently holds the loan proceeds with the state…
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