Alpena County committee approves five-year Peninsula Fiber Network agreement for backup 911 service

IT Director Logan Kemp requested the committee approve switching the county's backup internet service provider from Spectrum to Peninsula Fiber Network and presented a five-year service agreement for review.

Kemp said Peninsula Fiber Network supports all 911 lines for the state and described PFN as a very reliable provider that would reduce monthly and yearly costs. Commissioners Lucille Bray and John Kozlowski moved and supported approval of the agreement; the motion carried on a roll-call vote with all three commissioners voting aye.

The committee recommended approval of the five-year service agreement and directed staff to execute the contract as presented. The action is intended to improve redundancy for critical 911 communications and reduce ongoing costs; IT staff will proceed with implementation and coordinate any required configuration with Central Dispatch.