Dawson County approves $131,803.12 Mercy 911 recording-system upgrade; maintenance costs rise after first year
August 07, 2026 | Dawson County, Georgia
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The Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved a $131,803.12 purchase to upgrade the Mercy 911 recording system at its Aug. 6 meeting, with the capital cost paid from Slush 7 funds.
A speaker in the meeting record reported that the current annual maintenance fee is $3,200 and that under the new contract there will be an annual fee of $11,896 beginning in year two. Commissioner Gaines moved to approve the capital purchase and maintenance; the motion was seconded and the board approved the request (transcript records the vote as approved 4-0).
The board noted the initial capital cost is included in the current fiscal-year allocation and indicated ongoing maintenance costs would be considered in future budgets.
A speaker in the meeting record reported that the current annual maintenance fee is $3,200 and that under the new contract there will be an annual fee of $11,896 beginning in year two. Commissioner Gaines moved to approve the capital purchase and maintenance; the motion was seconded and the board approved the request (transcript records the vote as approved 4-0).
The board noted the initial capital cost is included in the current fiscal-year allocation and indicated ongoing maintenance costs would be considered in future budgets.
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