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Douglas County commits to join statewide public‑safety communications system (WISCOM) and to provide 20% match
Summary
The board adopted Resolution #17‑26 on April 9, 2026, committing Douglas County to join the WISCOM statewide interoperable communications system when available and agreeing to spend local funds equal to 20% of any grant awarded as required by Wis. Stat. § 323.29(5).
Resolution #17‑26, presented by Supervisor Fennessey, commits Douglas County to joining the replacement statewide public‑safety interoperable communications system commonly referenced as WISCOM and to providing local funds equal to 20% of any grant awarded to support upgrades. The resolution cites Wisconsin Statute § 323.29(5) and the requirement that a written commitment be submitted to be eligible for grant funds; the board adopted the resolution by motion (Fennessey/Slay) during the April 9 meeting.
The minutes record statutory references and the county's stated intent to be a daily user of the system when it becomes available; no fiscal note was attached in the minutes. Implementation will require future technical planning and budgeting to meet the 20% local match obligation if a grant is received.
