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Commissioners hold MOU with dispatch joint powers board for clarification on equipment ownership
Summary
Board members asked county attorney to clear up language in a memorandum of understanding so equipment procured with state or federal grant funds is unambiguously recorded as county property or under joint-powers ownership as intended.
Weston County commissioners delayed finalizing a memorandum of understanding with the county dispatch joint powers board after members raised questions about how equipment ownership is recorded when federal or state grants pay for gear and whether ownership would revert to the county if the joint powers board disbands.
Commissioners and staff discussed an MOU clause that would make equipment purchased under homeland security or grant programs the property of the county or the joint powers entity. One commissioner said they wanted a clear statement that equipment designated for dispatch remain the county’s asset if the joint powers board dissolves.
County Attorney Michael recommended clarifying the language with Gilbert (county staff who manages emergency equipment inventory) before the board signs the MOU. “I can send it out again,” Michael said, offering to confirm whether any grant conditions or strings would affect title or long-term ownership. The board agreed to defer final approval to allow legal review and to replace references to “dispatch” with “joint powers board” where appropriate; staff will return a revised draft at the next meeting.
Commissioners also discussed the need for an equipment inventory tied to county records so future boards can identify county property even if membership or personnel changes. The MOU will return for action after Michael confirms whether any grant agreements impose special title or reporting requirements.
