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County reports progress on radio tower project; committee asks for firm costs and finish dates
Summary
Staff reported that civil work is underway at planned radio tower sites, the county has secured final radio frequencies, and underground power cable installation was observed at one site. Supervisors asked staff to provide a more detailed budget and expected completion dates before year-end.
County project staff and the administrator updated the Executive Finance Committee on Oct. 28 about the county radio tower project, reporting that recent work completed the frequency assignments and that crews are installing underground power cable at one of the sites.
The presenter described the project-status map in the meeting packet and said the remaining items primarily involve civil work and equipment scheduling. "We did get our last couple of frequencies, which has been wonderful," the presenter said, noting that final frequency assignments reduced a major project risk.
Supervisors requested a more comprehensive report with dollar figures and definitive finish dates as the year ends so the committee can track budget outlays and milestones. One supervisor reported driving past a site and seeing the underground power installation and retaining-wall work but no tower yet. Staff said they will provide the most up-to-date budget and schedule as they receive firm finish dates from contractors.
No formal action or vote was taken on the project at this meeting; the update was informational and the committee asked staff for follow-up financial details.
