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Sheriff presents multiple equipment quotes including $110,000 generator and RFID system

Blackford County Council · October 8, 2025
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Summary

Sheriff Jim Heflin presented quotes for a new $110,000 generator, a $7,779.44 RFID system (annual maintenance $6,995), shooting range modifications, and radar units priced at $8,552 for three vehicles.

Sheriff Jim Heflin informed the Council of several procurement needs for the Sheriff's Office. He presented a single quote for a replacement generator at $110,000 (labor not included), outlined a proposed RFID equipment purchase for $7,779.44 with annual maintenance of $6,995, and described needed shooting-range improvements with a $5,365 shed quote and a $9,000 quote from Connerstone to widen the range. Heflin also requested radar units for three patrol vehicles at a quoted price of $8,552.

The items were presented for Council awareness and potential future action; the minutes do not show that the Council voted on these specific purchases at this meeting. The figures give Council members specific cost estimates to consider in future budget or supplemental-appropriation decisions for public-safety equipment and facilities.