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Commission approves four SLCGP grants to upgrade police and IT equipment
Summary
The commission approved Resolution 16‑48 authorizing the mayor to sign paperwork for four Kansas SLCGP grants that will replace mobile data terminals, upgrade a server for CJIS compliance, add encrypted NAS storage and upgrade building‑to‑building wireless links for improved security and capacity.
The Goodland City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 16‑48 on Oct. 21, authorizing the mayor to sign grant paperwork for four Kansas SLCGP awards intended to improve public‑safety and IT infrastructure.
Staff described the grants as funding new mobile data terminals for the police department, replacing a server (described in the presentation as a high‑spec AMD EPYC server with 512 GB RAM and self‑encrypting drives) to meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements, adding encrypted NAS storage for virtual machines and databases, and upgrading building‑to‑building wireless links that had been in place for several years.
The presenter said the awards varied in size (from small awards around $4,100 to larger amounts), and that the total represented an opportunity to improve security and service without a major local match. Commissioner Redland moved to approve the resolution; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call.
Next steps: staff will complete required grant paperwork and proceed with procurement and installations once grant terms are finalized.
