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Sheriff defends $300/month locating service as alternative to $30,000 retainer; board approves contract

Bonner County Board of Commissioners · March 3, 2026
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Summary

Sheriff Wheeler told the county commissioners the one-year locating-and-marking contract for critical infrastructure offered a $300 monthly service-fee option compared with a $30,000 retainer from another vendor; the board approved the lower-cost contract after questions about confidentiality and scope.

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners approved a one-year locating-and-marking services contract for the Sheriff’s Office during its March 3 meeting after questioning about a $300 monthly service fee and the scope of the vendor’s responsibilities.

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