Board rejects raising Delta alert-system fee to 15%; approves 10% admin fee

The committee considered a proposed intergovernmental agreement with Delta Township to implement an alert system that integrates with the county CAD system. Administration recommended a 10% administrative fee with a $500 minimum to cover on-call support and integration work.

Commissioner Shaver moved to increase the fee to the county standard of 15%, arguing the service primarily benefits Delta Township rather than the county at large and should carry the higher administrative contribution. Administration and other commissioners offered data showing that existing contract fees and a fully funded position helped offset county costs, and staff estimated that moving from 10% to 15% would increase county receipts by roughly $751 in year one and about $1,249 over a five‑year estimate.

The board took a roll-call vote on the 10%→15% amendment; the amendment failed (the roll call showed a majority against). The committee then proceeded with the original motion, approving the alert-system agreement with the administration’s recommended 10% fee and sending the amended agreement to the full Board of Commissioners for consideration. Staff said Delta Township had not finalized its board vote and would be notified of any contract changes before the full-board meeting.