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Wagoner County approves $79,247.50 9-1-1 grant application to move CAD to cloud
Summary
Commissioners authorized submission of an Emergency Management Authority CAD grant application to migrate the county’s 9-1-1 computer-aided dispatch system to a cloud-hosted platform, with no required cash match and estimated savings over replacing the on‑premises server.
Wagoner County commissioners voted to approve submission of a 2026 Emergency Management Authority CAD grant application that would move the county’s 9-1-1 computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to a cloud-hosted platform.
Grant consultant Gabrielle Carey told the board the application is for $79,247.50 and carries no required local match; the county plans a “soft match” using county-owned equipment and IT staff time to support implementation. Carey said the county’s GIS data required for the grant has been confirmed as updated and available.
Mark Ketchum, director of communications, explained the cloud CAD would remove the need to replace an on‑premises server that otherwise would cost about $50,000 and would make CAD operations mobile and more resilient in the event the dispatch center needed to relocate. Ketchum said cloud deployment would improve the county’s ability to secure remote operations via VPN and make future moves to a new facility simpler.
Commissioner Tim made the motion to approve and Commissioner James seconded. The motion passed by roll call; all commissioners voted aye.
Carey said the grant does not require a firm local match but that the county will document use of existing IT equipment and staff time to show commitment. The board approved the application and the associated resolution (Resolution No. 2025-114) and directed staff to proceed with the application materials.
