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Dolores County approves sheriff radios, Wing District/USFS grant and other public‑safety items
Summary
Commissioners authorized Title III funding for five radios and related equipment ($67,526.20 total), approved a Wing (Weed) District/U.S. Forest Service grant contract, and authorized staff signatures for grant documents; the board also discussed connectivity improvements and Starlink integration.
The board reviewed several public‑safety and grant items. Staff presented a quote for five radios for the sheriff’s office (approximately $43,062) plus additional vehicle/equipment costs of about $24,500 for a total requested allocation of $67,526.20 from Title III funds. Commissioners discussed coverage gaps, integration with Starlink for off‑grid connectivity and programming requirements; staff said loaner radios had performed in dead‑spot tests.
A motion to allocate the requested funds passed on a voice vote. Commissioners emphasized the importance of reliable communications after recounting an incident where dispatch could not be contacted from inside a residence because of coverage gaps.
Separately, a representative described the Wing (weed) district’s cost‑share contract with the U.S. Forest Service (noncash contributions listed), noting the county’s reimbursement of $6,000 for certain cooperative work; the board moved to approve that grant contract and authorized the chair to sign the agreement.
Both the radio allocation and the Wing District/USFS contract were approved by motion and voice vote; the transcript records unanimous 'yes' responses but does not include a roll‑call tally.
