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County approves EagleView aerial imagery grant capture for Madore area; picks higher-resolution option
Summary
Staff recommended and commissioners approved awarding a state grant to EagleView to capture 1-inch orthophotos and obliques for the Medora area (projected cost ~$54,400) to support search-and-rescue and emergency response; a $50,000 grant covers most of the cost.
County staff presented quotes for an aerial imagery project to improve situational awareness and emergency response. EagleView provided two options: a 2-inch capture (~$45,000) and a 1-inch capture (~$54,400). The county had a $50,000 grant; commissioners discussed tradeoffs between higher resolution and area coverage.
After discussion about integrating imagery into dispatch and search-and-rescue workflows, and noting potential National Park Service overflight permissions for portions of the area, commissioners voted to award the Madore-area orthophoto and oblique capture to EagleView at the 1-inch option to maximize image quality for emergency operations, with county staff noting they had budget capacity to cover the additional amount if necessary.
