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Commissioners approve animal control radio purchase; cost below budget leaves bond funds unspent
Summary
The board approved buying vehicle radios and handheld units for animal control; staff said the purchase will run roughly $10,100, under the budgeted amount, leaving about $5,000 unspent in the bond for the department.
Jennings County commissioners approved the purchase and installation of vehicle radios and handheld units for the animal control fleet.
An animal control representative told the board the request had been budgeted and listed line items of roughly $6,021 for radios and installation and $4,086 for additional items, producing an approximate total of $10,100. The vendor choice was recommended because it matches equipment used by EMS and the sheriff’s department.
A commissioner moved to approve the purchase; another seconded. The motion passed unanimously. After the vote a commissioner noted that because the radios came in roughly $5,000 cheaper than budgeted, that amount will remain in the bond for animal control.
Staff will proceed with the procurement and installation and coordinate compatibility with EMS and sheriff equipment as discussed at the meeting.
