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Jay County panel approves using remaining ARPA funds toward public-safety radio system
Summary
In a March 11 joint session, the Jay County Commissioners and County Council voted to direct remaining ARPA funds toward purchase of a public-safety radio system rather than the original 68‑acre redevelopment project; the motion passed by majority with Commissioner Chad Aker recorded in opposition.
DUANE MONROE and the Jay County Council met in joint session on March 11, 2026, and voted to reallocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward purchase of a public-safety radio system.
Commissioner Doug Horn moved to accept option #4 from consulting firm Baker Tilly, directing $1,271,491.37 remaining from the 68‑acre project and $106,378 held with the REA contract toward Motorola/public-safety radios; Commissioner Duane Monroe seconded. The motion passed by majority vote; the transcript records Commissioner Chad Aker as voting against…
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