Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Black Hawk County board hears $20 million estimate for radio-system replacement; subcommittee to study financing and schedule
Summary
County officials heard presentations on replacing the countywide radio system, were briefed on possible costs of about $20 million, and agreed to have a subcommittee and future presentations study financing, timing and facility needs.
Black Hawk County supervisors heard detailed discussion on October 21 about replacing the county’s aging public-safety radio system, including a preliminary estimate that the full upgrade could approach $20 million and that a multi-year financing plan is possible.
The discussion began during a work-session item about a consolidated communications center and continued in general reports, where staff and emergency-management partners described options, timeline and likely costs. The board directed staff to convene a subcommittee and to seek more detailed financing documents and presentations before any formal commitment.
County staff said the existing radio system is nearing the end of…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
