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Commissioners approve $200,000 ARPA contribution toward new CAD dispatch system
Summary
Following a staff presentation on shortcomings of the county's aging CAD and dispatch software, the board approved using $200,000 in ARPA funds to help buy a Tyler Technologies CAD/dispatch system and join a regional hub to improve interoperability and resilience.
County public-safety staff presented a plan to replace the county’s aging ComputerArts CAD and records system, stressing the operational risk of sticking with unsupported software. The presenter said the one-time implementation phase—covering software, training and implementation—was quoted at $356,615, with recurring annual fees of roughly $153,093 and an overall first-year figure the presenter summarized as $510,005.45. He told the board that integrating with a nearby hub (Bonneville County) using Tyler Technologies could save money and improve mutual response continuity if one center has to evacuate.
Commissioner 12 moved to allocate $200,000 from ARPA to help fund the Tyler Technologies dispatch system. The motion was seconded, called for roll call and carried. After the vote staff noted ARPA spending timing constraints and that the county must ensure funds are committed and spent according to federal requirements.
Why it matters: The county says current systems require duplicate data entry and lack modern mobile/CAD interfaces; moving to a modern, shared platform aims to reduce dispatch delays and improve interoperability with neighboring counties. The board directed staff to finalize vendor agreements and to confirm budget timing and procurement milestones before contract execution.
