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Clark County commissioners approve $20,000 ARPA-funded alert system, multiple contracts and purchases
Summary
The Clark County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a set of contracts and purchases April 1, 2026, including a $20,000 ARPA-funded emergency alerting contract, a $448,640 herbicidal spraying contract, $306,274 in patrol-car upfits, a $2 million supplemental appropriation for Job and Family Services, and several other routine procurements and leases.
The Clark County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 1 to approve a slate of contracts, equipment purchases and a $2 million supplemental appropriation.
In the meeting at the Commission Chambers, Commissioner Richard L. Lohnes moved and Commissioner Sasha L. Rittenhouse seconded approval of each item; roll-call votes on motions recorded both commissioners voting Yes.
The board authorized a $20,000 contract with The Alerting Authority, funded from ARPA interest funds, to update countywide alert-and-warning policies and provide one year of training for staff. County Administrator Jennifer Hutchinson said the system is a “much better program than what is currently in use” and will allow faster alerts. Commissioner Rittenhouse said the new system “allows for a much quicker, more rapid response” when an adult is potentially endangered.
Major procurement approvals included a three-year herbicidal spraying contract with Opterra Solutions, Inc. for $448,640 (local funds), and two purchases for the Sheriff’s Office from Statewide Emergency Products: upfits for 14 patrol cars ($306,274) and equipment for a K9 car ($33,035), both to be paid from the Permanent Improvement Fund. The board also authorized purchase of body armor for the Sheriff’s Office for $49,526.93; when asked how many sets would be purchased, Sheriff Chris Clark said he believes 12.
Other authorized agreements and expenditures included: - Amendment #1 to the pest-control contract with Pest Doctor Systems, Inc. (A1 Able Pest Doctors), adding $10,700 and extending service through April 4, 2027. - Two contracts with the Clark County Prosecutor’s Office: $251,230.72 (Title IV-E funds) to provide two attorneys for Family and Children Services and the Clark County Child Advocacy Center, and $22,908.50 (shared administrative dollars) for administrative legal services through March 31, 2027. - A not-to-exceed $11,000 contract with Clark County Glass for window and door maintenance (MV> local funds). - Acceptance of a six-month lease with Trumpet Behavioral Health, LLC for premises at 2430 Van Buren Ave. ($873.13 monthly). - Payment #1 to Majors Enterprises, Inc. for the Medway and Crystal Lakes Station Improvements Project: $403,680 (39.8% complete; OPWC grant/loan and General Sewer Fund). - Authorization to purchase a 2026 Ford F150 for the Dog Warden’s Office ($49,140) and disposal of nine obsolete long riot shields from Sheriff’s inventory.
The board also approved travel and training allowances for staff across multiple departments, issuance of 'Then and Now' warrants to correct prior procurement entries, and reappointed Jim Gay to the Clark County Convention Facilities Authority through Nov. 1, 2028. A supplemental appropriation of $2,000,000 to the PCSA JFS Other Expenses account was approved to appropriate additional allocation.
Most items were presented as routine or consent agenda items and passed without extended debate. The meeting adjourned following the consent votes.
