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Commission supports AcenTek broadband grant, authorizes TC Energy grant application and law enforcement contract extensions
Summary
Kalkaska County authorized a letter of support for AcenTek's Michigan Broadband grant application, approved applying for a TC Energy grant up to $75,000 for parks, accepted Empiric quotes for dispatch upgrades to be reimbursed from 911 millage funds, and authorized a two‑year Eli Electric contract extension for building official services.
The board voted March 19 to authorize several contracts and grant actions. Commissioners approved a motion authorizing the chair to sign a letter supporting AcenTek's application for the Michigan Broadband (Michigan ‘Bead’) Grant Program. The board also authorized Chair Fisher to apply for a TC Energy grant of up to $75,000 to support DPW and parks projects.
For public safety dispatch needs, administration reported Empiric quotes for hardware and services; the board approved Empiric quotes totaling $5,943.72, $21,423.72, $12,895.29 and $1,949.65 to be paid from account #516 and reimbursed with 911 millage funds. Separately, the board authorized a two‑year contract extension with Eli Electric for Building Official Services for 2025–2026 and approved language changes in law enforcement contracts with multiple townships; all motions carried unanimously.
