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Commissioners hear detention‑study, radio replacement and ambulance timelines amid growing public‑safety costs
Summary
The board reviewed a proposed part 1/part 2 detention center study and major public‑safety capital items including a $1.7M radio replacement for volunteer fire departments and ambulances with 12–24 month lead times, and discussed grant dependence and staffing implications.
Commissioners spent substantial time on public‑safety and corrections capital needs during the FY27 budget roundtable, weighing a proposed study for a new detention center alongside equipment and communications projects that affect emergency response across the county.
The warden and commissioners discussed a Part 1/Part 2 study for a potential new detention center. Commissioners said a new facility remains a long‑term need but acknowledged state funding timelines and local budget constraints; staff were…
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