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Commissioners approve amended interlocal agreement with City of Rich for equipment on county siren towers
Summary
The court approved an amended interlocal agreement allowing the City of Rich to place water‑system equipment on Hutchinson County outdoor warning siren poles; the city will perform installation and bear associated costs.
Hutchinson County Commissioners approved an amended interlocal agreement with the City of Rich allowing the city to place water‑system equipment on county outdoor warning siren towers, with the city performing installation and bearing costs.
County staff said the amendment was cleared by the county attorney and is limited to allowing Rich to attach equipment to existing siren infrastructure; the county’s original siren agreement was not changed in substance. Commissioners asked whether the county would incur costs or rent; staff said Rich would handle installation and associated expenses.
Why it matters: the amendment allows a municipality to use county tower space for water‑system controls, which can speed municipal projects but requires coordination to preserve siren function and tower integrity.
Details: the county attorney reviewed the amended interlocal agreement before the vote. Commissioners expressed the matter as “straightforward,” and a motion to approve the amendment passed without further recorded conditions.
Implementation: the county attorney’s office and county maintenance staff will coordinate with the City of Rich on installation scheduling and any technical checks to ensure siren operation is not affected.
