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Board approves Day Wireless microwave‑link upgrade up to $85,837.29 after mountaintop link failure
Summary
After a principal microwave link failed and created radio coverage gaps noted as an officer‑safety issue, the board approved up to $85,837.29 from the Building Reserve Fund to proceed with a Day Wireless microwave‑link upgrade, subject to clarification of delivery and installation timelines.
Staff reported a principal microwave link between the Justice Building and a mountaintop communications site failed near the end of May, causing transmission losses to several mountaintop sites and additional radio coverage gaps. The Sheriff’s Office described the condition as an officer‑safety issue requiring an expedited repair.
Facilities staff said Day Wireless identified replacement equipment compatible with the County’s existing system with an estimated eight‑to‑ten week lead time. Commissioners agreed the immediate link should be restored promptly and not delayed by planning for a full system replacement. Commissioner Martin asked for clarification on delivery, installation timelines, compatibility with a future system, warranties, and whether quoted lead times included installation; staff agreed to obtain firm scheduling information and confirmed County control of sites and electricity.
Commissioner Martin moved to approve up to $85,837.29 from the Building Reserve Fund for Facilities to proceed with the Day Wireless microwave‑link upgrade, subject to satisfactory clarification of equipment delivery and installation timeframes. The motion passed by unanimous roll call.
