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Commissioner Hovis - Emergency Management/Fire Services - To Approve the Appropriation of Unified Fire Protection Service District Fund Balance for the Purchase of 8 Starlinks ($5,000)
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STAFF CONTACT
Vincent Wong - County Manager’s Office - 704-866-3277
BUDGET IMPACT
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Increase Unified Fire Protection Service District revenues (fund balance appropriation) by $5,000.00. Increase expenditures by $5,000.00.
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BACKGROUND
At the July 15, 2025 Gaston County Fire Commission Meeting, Mr. Brian Weyeneth made a motion to approve the purchase of two large and six mini Starlink units; Commissioner Bob Hovis seconded. None opposed. The motion was passed unanimously (Hovis, Zander, Weyeneth, Withers, Westbrook, Smith, Albaugh).
POLICY IMPACT
N/A
ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR); Starlink Quote