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(KLZA)-- The Richardson County Commissioners continue to discuss the possible relocation of the 911 Public Service Answering Point from the Falls City Police Station to the new Jail / Law Enforcement Center under construction on the west edge of Falls City.
Sheriff Don Pounds has recommended moving the PSAP to the new facility and combining dispatching services for the Sheriff’s Office and Police Department to save money. No action was taken.
Falls City EDGE Executive Director Beckie Cromer presented the groups 2015, 4th quarter report. Commissioners voted to enter into an agreement to continue funding EDGE in the amount of $20,000 for the period of August 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016.
The bid for the purchase of radio equipment for the County Public Safety was awarded to the lowest bidder, First Wireless, Inc. of Lincoln for $25,281. Emergency Management Director Brian Dixon presented the revised Local Emergency Operations Plan to the Board for their review. Commissioners will consider approval of the revised plan during their February 9th meeting.
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