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County accepts $689,655 ESInet readiness grant for 911 fiber connectivity
Summary
Steuben County accepted a $689,655 ESInet readiness grant to support fiber‑optic connectivity for the statewide emergency services IP network; the 911 representative explained the funds are primarily for fiber connectivity and the committee approved appropriation.
Kim, the county's 911 representative, asked the finance committee to accept the state FY26 ESInet readiness grant of $689,655.
Kim said the grant is primarily to support fiber‑optic connectivity for the statewide ESInet and that new state requirements drive the funding. Committee members asked whether the grant funded equipment or primarily connectivity; Kim responded that it is primarily fiber connectivity for ESInet. The committee voted to accept the grant.
No additional reporting requirements were specified during the acceptance other than standard appropriation and appropriation accounting procedures.
