Lehigh County seeks 9‑1‑1 generator replacement using restricted 9‑1‑1 reserves
County staff presented a capital plan amendment to replace corroded backup generators serving the 9‑1‑1 center and said the work will be funded from restricted 9‑1‑1 operating/reserve funds (not general debt); the General Services committee lacked a quorum but staff said the project has support and will come to the full Board.
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Director Elliott told commissioners the existing emergency generators for the 9‑1‑1 center are in a corroded subterranean vault and cannot be replaced on a "plug and play" basis. After reconfiguring work with contractors, staff recommended replacing the single unit with two smaller units at a different location on the complex. Elliott said cost increases were driven by ventilation and configuration challenges but that the project can be paid from the 9‑1‑1 operating/reserve fund and does not require new debt.
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