Board weighs Hawkins Peak battery replacement, seeks communications partners
County staff presented a $472,500 estimate to replace aging battery banks at Hawkins Peak that power the radio site; board members urged staff to negotiate with Verizon/CHP and explore alternatives such as running power or Starlink-equipped vehicles before committing general funds.
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County staff told the board that the battery banks at the Hawkins Peak radio site are at the end of a 20-year life cycle and recommended replacement with lithium-ion batteries to reduce mass and maintenance. Sam Booth, County Executive Officer, gave a $472,500 estimate and noted a current available balance of about $295,600 in sheriff fund 605, leaving an estimated $176,900 shortfall.
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