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20 <br /> Travis Myren described a consolidation of radio purchase tracking across county departments into <br /> a single Emergency Services renewal and replacement account. Items in year one includes radios for <br /> Animal Services, the Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Services, as well as replacement of EMS video <br /> equipment including video laryngoscopes and field laptops. <br /> Vice-Chair Fowler noted appreciation for the video laryngoscopes, recalling performing the <br /> procedure without video assistance. <br /> Slide#27 <br /> FY2026-36 Recommended Emergency Services Projects <br /> Mission Support' <br /> • VIPER Radio Tower Construction — $1,365,292 (p.107) <br /> Project is programmed to be completed over a four-year period in two phases at a total cost of$25 million <br /> — FY2026-27-$1,365,292 <br /> • Project management, permit development,technical bid specifications,and pre-construction engineering services <br /> — FY2027-28-$11,270,478 <br /> • Funds for construction and equipment costs for Phase 1: Replacement of the Eno Mountain Tower and equipment <br /> upgrades at existing tower sites <br /> — FY2028-29 request-$1,875,333 <br /> • Phase 2 professional services <br /> — FY2029-30-$10,431,853 <br /> • Construction and equipment for three(3)new tower sites <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> 27 NOR-FH CAROLINA <br /> Travis Myren reminded the Board that some of the cost of the VIPER project has been reduced but <br /> is still a $25 million project over four years. <br /> Commissioner McKee asked if it's possible to rent space on these towers to private entities. <br /> Travis Myren said yes and confirmed it is consistent with the county's practice with other vertical <br /> assets, noting that public safety equipment retains priority in terms of tower placement. <br />