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Emergency Management reports $9,875 Duke Energy donation; WebEOC renewal approved at $90,897.85
Summary
Emergency Management notified the board of a Duke Energy Foundation donation (net $9,875) to buy voltage detectors and barriers, and commissioners approved a one‑year WebEOC renewal priced at $90,897.85, within the department's budget.
Hamilton County Emergency Management told commissioners it had received a Duke Energy Foundation donation originally listed at $10,000 (net $9,875 after a processing fee) to purchase voltage detectors and extendable barriers for responder safety after storm events. The director said the award would still need appropriation by the council but was being reported to the board as FYI.
The director also presented a one‑year renewal for the county's WebEOC crisis information management platform at a cost of $90,897.85, which staff said is within the current budget. The director explained that Marion County and the state are now using compatible versions, which could enable eventual integration and cost savings; commissioners approved the renewal on a motion and second.
The meeting record shows staff will continue to explore whether the state platform might host the county, potentially reducing future costs; no final decision on hosting or longer‑term procurement was made at the meeting.
