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Blackford County buys Meriplex backup internet for courthouse and sheriff's office
Summary
After an IT presentation on Meriplex options, commissioners authorized backup internet service for the courthouse and the sheriff's office, approving combined monthly fees of $2,142 and a one-time setup fee of $1,170. The vote was unanimous.
Steven Holman, IT, presented Meriplex backup-internet options and cost proposals. The Sheriff's office option was listed at $956 per month with a $300 one-time fee; courthouse offices were listed at $1,186 per month with a $870 one-time fee. Commissioner Laura Coons moved to purchase backup internet for both locations, combining costs to $2,142 monthly and $1,170 one-time; the motion passed 3–0.
Commissioners approved the purchase to ensure continuity of operations after the meeting itself was not available on Zoom or livestream because of an internet outage. The vendor and contract terms were discussed in summary during the presentation; no contract document was read into the minutes at the meeting.
