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Porter County approves E‑911 logging system replacement citing cost savings and analytics
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Summary
Commissioners approved replacing the county's NICE logging system with Eventide LogDx, a procurement staff said will save money over five years, add analytics and CAD integration, and improve quality assurance; implementation costs and maintenance figures were presented.
Porter County commissioners voted Jan. 6 to replace the county's E‑911 logging system, accepting staff recommendations to procure Eventide LogDx as a replacement for the existing NICE recorder.
E‑911 staff detailed a five‑year cost comparison showing implementation and maintenance savings: staff said the original NICE procurement in 2019 cost about $141,000 with annual maintenance that, historically, brought a multiyear total to roughly $433,900; the proposed LogDx implementation and maintenance over five years was presented as approximately $239,830, representing significant savings alongside added functionality.
Staff highlighted features the county expects to gain, including advanced analytics reporting, a Windows screen reporting integration with CAD, and a quality-assurance module that would streamline review workflows. Staff recommended a 60‑month buyout lease option for procurement to match budgeted funds. "That money is already in my budget," E‑911 staff said, noting implementation and maintenance costs and the proposed payment option.
The board moved, seconded and approved procurement of the LogDx system by voice vote; staff said they will return with implementation details after installation.
Next steps: proceed with procurement under the selected financing option and provide a follow-up presentation after systems go live.
