County moves forward on $1.8M communications grant and PSAP funding for dispatch

Aug 10, 2026

Emergency services presented a PSAP grant for dispatch salaries and a Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant (just over $1.8 million) to continue tower project work and site development for Cranberry Lake and Star Lake; committee approved budget modifications and an amendment reallocating funds to land and site development.

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Rick Russo of Emergency Services told the committee the county is accepting a PSAP grant (for dispatch/dispatcher salary support) and a separate, larger interoperable communications formula grant that will continue funding for a multi‑tower project.

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