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Committee reviews emergency tower repairs after lightning strike; insurance expected to reimburse
Summary
Sumner County finance staff reported emergency purchase orders for storm damage at communications tower sites, including an estimated $65,000 in repairs and a replaced generator; staff said insurance is expected to cover the costs though deductibles were discussed.
Finance director Beth told the budget committee the county had emergency purchase orders after a lightning strike damaged communications equipment at the Blackey Bandy and Oak Cove tower sites.
"Total cost was estimated 65,000," Beth said when summarizing the damage; she also said the county expects to be reimbursed through insurance, though committee members discussed deductibles and whether all components would be covered. The arbitrage and emergency items will be passed on to the full commission for formal acknowledgment.
Members asked for clarification about what was damaged; Beth and other participants described replacement of a generator and cooling components inside the communications shelter and said the vendor had been on-site to assess catastrophic failure potential. Committee members noted the figure was large relative to routine purchases and flagged insurance follow-up as a priority for staff.
