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Commissioners approve $232,110 jail camera and audio system quote pending procurement review

Blackford County Board of Commissioners · August 5, 2024
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Summary

Sheriff Jim Heflin presented a $215,750 camera quote plus $16,360 for audio recording; commissioners approved the purchase 3–0 and directed the auditor to consult the county attorney on competitive bidding requirements.

Sheriff Jim Heflin told commissioners Aug. 5 that the department received a quote of $215,750 for new jail cameras plus $16,360 to add audio recording capability. Commissioners voted to approve the purchase on a recorded 3–0 vote.

Because of the purchase size, the auditor will consult County Attorney Jim Forcum to determine whether the procurement must be put out for competitive bid. The motion recorded in the minutes authorized the purchase but left the procurement compliance check to the auditor and attorney.

Heflin also provided the board with the current inmate count of 54 during the report; no installation timeline or vendor name for jail camera hardware and installation was specified in the minutes.

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