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Officials seek $11,000–$27,000 to finish Griffin Hills microwave work; staff asked for business analysis
Summary
Emergency management reported misinstalled microwave components at the Griffin Hills tower and presented two repair/upgrade quotes. Commissioners asked staff for a proposal comparing downtime and costs and for funding options using remaining ARPA and ISS funds.
Emergency management and 9-1-1 staff told commissioners a generator purchased with Homeland Security grant money is at the Griffin Hills site, but several microwave dishes and switches remain in the old building. Staff presented two options: buy and install new antennas (quoted at $13,489.75) or remove and re‑install existing antennas (quoted at $8,001.75). The project will cause some downtime for paging and Internet routed through the microwave path.
"I would say buy new antennas. Just keep your downtime alive," an emergency-management presenter said when asked for a recommendation. Commissioners were told $16,000 in ARPA funds had already been allocated to the project; the presenter estimated an additional roughly $27,000 would be required if new antennas are purchased. Commissioners asked staff to prepare a concise business-analysis comparing the two options, including estimated total downtime, exact funding gaps, and recommended funding sources.
No immediate vote to commit additional funds was taken; staff were directed to return with a recommendation and clear funding plan that identifies ARPA, ISS balances and any other local sources.
