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Decatur County moves to fast-track Greensburg tower repairs and 9-1-1 backup upgrades; seeks $50,000 appropriation
Summary
County staff asked the Decatur County Council to expedite repairs to the Greensburg tower lighting and to enhance the tower as a local 9-1-1 backup, proposing a $50,000 transfer into tower maintenance to supplement $20,000 the 9-1-1 board pledged.
County staff told the Decatur County Council that the signal light on the Greensburg tower (the old jail site) has been dark for several months and that the site is currently out of compliance with FCC lighting requirements. The presenter outlined four vendor quotes for climbing, replacement of the light assembly and optional upgrades to make the tower a more capable backup for county radio communications.
The presenter described the base climb/labor costs as substantial ("it's like $6,000 just to climb the tower") and noted the 9-1-1 board has already agreed to contribute up to $20,000 for the life-safety repair. He said complete enhancements to add cabling and a…
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