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File #: 25-404   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/22/2025 In control: Emergency Management and Fire Services
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: 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)
Sponsors: Bob Hovis
Attachments: 1. BCR, 2. Starlink Quote
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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

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ATTACHMENTS

Budget Change Request (BCR); Starlink Quote