Supervisors discuss jail construction progress and concerns about declining 9‑1‑1 surcharge revenue
January 02, 2026 | Page County, Iowa
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Page County’s engineer briefed supervisors on operations and upcoming projects and the board discussed public-safety infrastructure needs related to the new jail and the county’s 9‑1‑1 center.
King, identified as the Page County engineer, reported weather-dependent secondary road operations, completion of a culvert inventory, equipment backorders (e.g., valve manifold and O-rings), and two truck cabin chassis awaiting shipment. King said project development continues for Yorktown and Redwood, and asked the board to sign a title sheet for FM-C073150-55-73 (the J53 base stabilization and seal project), which is on track for the April 2026 letting and construction season. The board approved signing the title sheet and recorded three signatures.
In board communications, supervisors discussed the jail site tour and plans to move 9‑1‑1 equipment to the new jail. Members warned that the county’s 9‑1‑1 surcharge revenue from landlines has declined markedly while demand remains; they urged legislative attention to establishing a cell-phone surcharge to stabilize funding. One supervisor said the county is awaiting a quote from Motorola for equipment costs. Board members also discussed operational needs inside the new jail — including laundry and backup meal-preparation capacity when contracted vendors close for holidays — and raised questions about the future disposition of the old jail building.
No formal action was taken on 9‑1‑1 funding at the meeting; supervisors asked staff to continue pursuing quotes and to keep the board updated on costs and options.
King, identified as the Page County engineer, reported weather-dependent secondary road operations, completion of a culvert inventory, equipment backorders (e.g., valve manifold and O-rings), and two truck cabin chassis awaiting shipment. King said project development continues for Yorktown and Redwood, and asked the board to sign a title sheet for FM-C073150-55-73 (the J53 base stabilization and seal project), which is on track for the April 2026 letting and construction season. The board approved signing the title sheet and recorded three signatures.
In board communications, supervisors discussed the jail site tour and plans to move 9‑1‑1 equipment to the new jail. Members warned that the county’s 9‑1‑1 surcharge revenue from landlines has declined markedly while demand remains; they urged legislative attention to establishing a cell-phone surcharge to stabilize funding. One supervisor said the county is awaiting a quote from Motorola for equipment costs. Board members also discussed operational needs inside the new jail — including laundry and backup meal-preparation capacity when contracted vendors close for holidays — and raised questions about the future disposition of the old jail building.
No formal action was taken on 9‑1‑1 funding at the meeting; supervisors asked staff to continue pursuing quotes and to keep the board updated on costs and options.
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