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Greenlee County approves $10,737 donation to Mount Graham Safe House for security system
Summary
The board approved a one‑time charitable donation to the Mount Graham Safe House to cover upfront costs for cameras and alarm installation; the donation covers an $10,737 installation estimate and does not include ongoing monitoring fees, which the transcript indicated would be about $35 monthly if enacted.
The Greenlee County Board of Supervisors approved a charitable donation of $10,737 to the Mount Graham Safe House to assist with initial security equipment and installation costs for a new safe‑house location in the county.
County management described the need: the safe house will provide secure, overnight accommodations and supportive services for individuals fleeing domestic violence; staff said upfront installation of cameras and door alarms is a priority for resident safety. County Manager Derek Rapier explained the county had not budgeted a designated donation specifically for this request and that the county retained a small “undesignated” donation fund; the board approved using available budget capacity for the security installation.
The $10,737 figure covered professional installation, configuration and testing of cameras and access controls; ongoing monthly monitoring (which the presenters referenced separately) would be approximately $35 per month and was not included in the immediate request. Supervisors moved and seconded a motion to fund the upfront security installation, and the motion passed by voice vote.
Board members who spoke described the donation as an investment in a locally based service that would reduce the need for survivors to travel outside the county for shelter and services. The board did not attach additional conditions to the donation; staff indicated other infrastructure needs (site pad, electrical, fencing) will be pursued through additional fundraising or grants.
