Commission approves $22,427.78 APCO computerized dispatch card set to replace Rolodex

The Dickinson County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of an APCO computerized card set intended to replace paper Rolodex-style dispatch cards and give emergency dispatchers quicker, searchable access to standardized response codes.

Staff summarized the upfront price at $22,427.78 and estimated recurring annual costs of roughly $1,200. The commission agreed the purchase would be funded from the county’s 911 fund. Commissioners asked staff to ensure content completeness and training for dispatchers before implementation.

A commissioner moved to approve the purchase and a second was offered; the motion carried by voice vote (the meeting record indicates unanimous assent but does not provide a roll-call tally). The county clerk was directed to have the appropriate documents signed and provide a copy to staff.

The system vendor, ongoing interface costs and training tasks will be coordinated with the dispatch/911 team and Tyler Technologies for the required system interface.