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Commissioners explore grants, Motorola financing and NASPO procurement to spread cost
Summary
Commissioners discussed federal appropriations and grant options, Motorola financing (up to 15 years with possible initial deferral), and using the NASPO cooperative contract to procure equipment; they emphasized pursuing outside funds but not delaying necessary action.
Commissioner Colene Martin said she was pursuing federal appropriations and other grant opportunities through Oregon’s congressional delegation and reported outreach to the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator for assistance identifying candidate towers and federal grant positioning.
Day Wireless described Motorola financing that could extend up to 15 years and may allow deferring the first payment for about a year, enabling the County to contract and begin operations before payments start. The vendor also noted equipment purchases could be made through the NASPO cooperative contract or other Oregon governmental contracts; staff said Legal Counsel will be consulted on procurement method. Commissioners agreed to pursue grants aggressively but also discussed spreading costs over longer financing terms rather than imposing a single-year tax increase.
