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Council reviews proposed Ramsey Street tower to improve emergency radio coverage

Henderson City Council · March 1, 2026

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Summary

In a work session, Milestone consultants presented a Ramsey Street tower site to strengthen VIPER emergency radio coverage; consultants said the industrial site could be leased by carriers and would cost the city about $18,000 in early years until leases commence; Council asked staff to continue evaluating sites and involve police, fire and 911 stakeholders.

HENDERSON — Council discussed options to improve emergency responder radio communications in a work session during its Aug. 10 meeting.

Assistant City Manager Paylor Spruill outlined the city’s concern that the nearest VIPER tower is about 30 miles away from downtown, creating daily audio clarity problems for police and fire. He introduced Chris Harold of Milestone, who said the consultant team identified a Ramsey Street industrial site with no towers within a mile and argued the location would be attractive to wireless carriers and blend with industrial zoning.

Milestone told council the cost to the city would be roughly $18,000 in the first year (and through about years three or four) until a carrier leased space on the tower, at which point lease revenue would offset costs. Mr. Harold said sites adjacent to I-85 could be more attractive to carriers, and council members suggested other locations should also be evaluated. Several council members emphasized choosing a site away from residential neighborhoods and involving police, fire and 911 stakeholders in the evaluation.

Police Chief Marcus Barrow testified that police and fire experience daily communication clarity problems, reinforcing the operational need for improved infrastructure. Council directed staff to gather more information on mobile repeaters and continue site work, with the understanding that further details and formal recommendations will return to council for decision.

No formal vote was taken during the work session.