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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 7 Starlinks ($3,294)
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STAFF CONTACT
Scott Hunter - Emergency Management and Fire Services - 704-866-3231
BUDGET IMPACT
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Increase Unified Fire Protection Service District revenues (fund balance appropriation) by $3,294. Increase expenditures by $3,294.
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BACKGROUND
On October 10, 2024, the Gaston County Fire Commission voted to purchase seven Starlink units (up to the amount of $3,500) to improve fire department connectivity during emergencies. This would cover one Starlink per district and the Commission aims to add more over time so that each fire department would have one at their station in the event of connectivity loss throughout the county. The quote came in at $3,524.58 ($3,294 less tax). Units will only be activated as needed and will appropriate funding for activation at that time.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Budget Change Request (BCR), DRAFT - 10/10/24 Fire Commission Meeting Minutes, Starlink Quote