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Commissioners authorize seeking short‑term financing for P25 public‑safety radio system pending $11.2 million reimbursement grant
Summary
Commissioners authorized county staff to seek interim financing to buy a P25 radio system that will be reimbursed by a regional grant program; staff will return with competitive financing terms before drawing funds.
The Miller County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize county staff to seek short‑term financing to cover the county’s share of a P25 public‑safety radio system until reimbursement arrives from the regional grant program.
Emergency management/IT staff described the project as the final stage of a regional effort funded through the regional commission and USDA, and said the county’s portion will be part of a reimbursement grant totaling $11,200,000. The staff member said the regional commission will award the grant and the county must pay upfront and later be reimbursed.
Commissioner (unnamed) moved that staff be authorized to seek financing for the P25 system until reimbursement is received; another commissioner seconded. The motion carried with audible assent and the board asked staff to solicit bank proposals and return with best rates and timelines before any funds are drawn.
Staff said timing for reimbursement is uncertain and interest expense will likely be minimal if the reimbursement arrives quickly; staff will return to the commission with recommended loan terms and timing.
