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Richardson County Board receives updates

By John Nixon

06/10/2024

Richardson County Courthouse

(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding presented by Richardson County Law Enforcement Center Dispatch Supervisor Ashley Fischer when they met June 5.

The agreement is for the creation of a Secondary Public Safety Answering Point at the Sheriff's Office in addition to the Primary PSAP at the Falls City Police Department.

The Falls City Council will consider the agreement during their June 17th meeting.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeremiah Franks reported that for the month of May, there were 49 bookings into the Richardson County Jail with three of those being from other agencies. The Sheriff's Department responded to 639 calls for service during the month of May with 400 of them being traffic stops.

Only one bid was received for the county insurance package. Miller Farrell submitted the bid with a total premium of $313,023, representing a 9.3 percent increase from the current policy.

Increases were on auto, inland marine, property and umbrella coverages.

The Board will review the bid and consider approval during their June 19, meeting.

Omaha Public Power District representatives met with Commissioners informing the Board on the generation growth that will be occurring in the next 10 years. They also noted there is a website available for citizens to inquire about OPPD projects and to explain the future generation growth.