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Fillmore County accepts $55,000 Homeland Security grant, authorizes courthouse radio amplifier work

Board of County Commissioners of Fillmore County · April 7, 2026

Summary

The board accepted a $55,000 2025 State Homeland Security grant and authorized a $47,167.65 package of equipment, electrical and roofing work to install an I-Band ARMER radio amplifier on the Courthouse.

Fillmore County accepted a 2025 State Homeland Security program grant of $55,000 and authorized purchase and installation of communications equipment to be placed on the Courthouse. The purchase package totals $47,167.65 and includes an I-Band bi-directional ARMER radio amplifier from Berk-Tel Communications for $44,710.00, electrical work with Haakenson Electric for $973.65, and roofing work with WHV, Inc. for $1,484.00. The motion was made by Commissioner Marc Prestby and seconded by Commissioner Larry Hindt and carried unanimously.

Emergency Manager Jason Harmening was present for the item, which the minutes record as acceptance of grant funds and authorization of purchases to improve the county’s ARMER radio coverage. The minutes specify that the amplifier and associated installation are to be placed on the Courthouse building.

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