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Isabella County keeps 911 surcharge at $3.00, approves MPSCS tower co-location and jail scanner purchase
Summary
On June 17, 2025 the Isabella County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to keep the county 911 surcharge at $3.00, approve a co-location agreement for the Michigan Public Safety Communication System tower, and authorize purchase of a Tek84 whole-body security scanner (not to exceed $142,999).
The Isabella County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on June 17 to retain the county's 911 operational surcharge at $3.00, approve a co-location agreement for the Michigan Public Safety Communication System (MPSCS) tower, and authorize purchase of a Tek84 Whole Body Security Scanning System for the county jail.
Commissioner Bob Campbell moved and Commissioner James Moreno seconded adoption of Resolution No. 2025-05 to keep the county surcharge at $3.00, the voter-approved cap set in August 2021. The resolution cites MCL 484.1714 and the State of Michigan's surcharge guidelines, which allow counties to change collection amounts annually with modifications taking effect July 1. The motion carried with Yeas: Commissioners Moreno, Hope, Engler, Swaney, Campbell and Weber; Nays: None.
Commissioner James Moreno moved and Commissioner Steve Swaney seconded approval of a co-location agreement with the State of Michigan for the MPSCS tower. Sheriff Main was present to explain the operational need for the agreement. The motion carried unanimously.
On the equipment side, Commissioner Steve Swaney moved and Commissioner Steve Weber seconded a motion to purchase a Tek84 Whole Body Security Scanning System not to exceed $142,999. The board approved initial funding from Fund 597 (Concessions) with anticipated reimbursement through an MMRMA grant and proceeds from asset sales, per the request explanation. Sheriff Main explained the procurement to the board; the motion carried with all commissioners voting yes.
Why it matters: retaining the $3.00 surcharge preserves current local funding levels for 911 dispatch operations. The co-location agreement and the authorized scanner purchase are presented as investments in public-safety infrastructure and corrections security that the sheriff's office says will support operations.
What's next: The surcharge resolution takes effect in accord with state rules; the county administrator was authorized to make necessary budget adjustments and to sign related documents. The scanner purchase will proceed under the authorized funding plan pending grant reimbursement and asset-sale proceeds.
