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Board approves cooperative agreement with Elko County to formalize public‑safety communications role
Summary
The Elko County Television District voted to approve a cooperative agreement with Elko County that would define shared public‑safety communications responsibilities and open possibilities for cost‑sharing with the county and the Fire Protection District.
The Elko County Television District board voted to approve a cooperative agreement with Elko County to clarify how the district and county will share public‑safety communications infrastructure and associated costs.
Chair Dale asked for a motion to approve the agreement, and a board member moved and seconded the recommendation; the motion carried on a voice vote. Dale said staff will sign the documents and Marissa will deliver the executed paperwork to the county.
Ken told the board the agreement frames operations and cost‑sharing for communications sites, and he said the district would continue to manage mountain‑top infrastructure and access standards while the county and Elko County Fire Protection District could participate in operations and cost sharing. Ken outlined a joint operations structure that would include shared budgeting meetings and an operations review so partners know how expenses and responsibilities are split.
Board members signaled support for reviewing the agreement during the 30‑day period and bringing it through each partner’s legal reviews; the board directed staff to finalize signatures and coordinate county delivery.
