Courts & Public Safety Committee Meeting 10/19/2026

Alpena County Courts & Public Safety Committee meeting, October 19, 2026: The committee approved $1,000 payments for each of four members who completed and obtained licenses under a previously approved program. Members discussed authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford E-450 ambulance for $405,467, quoted by E.D. Plus/Scott Shallow, with anticipated delivery in June 2027. The discussion covered the price increase, included equipment, and possible resale of the existing ambulance and cot system, but the transcript does not capture a final vote on the purchase. A separate contract item was set aside while members sought clarification and awaited the expected presenter.

The committee later approved, by roll call, the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission public defender contract and assigned-counsel administrator agreement. The public defender contract was described as about $67,000 lower than the prior year; the county share was reported to decrease from $164,160 to $162,201. The administrator agreement reflects a statewide hourly-rate increase from $130 to $135, adding $780 for the year; felony and life-offense rates also increase. Emergency management staff reported a $28,000 NECOG proposal to update the county hazard mitigation plan, which was received and filed without spending authorization. The committee also received reports on disaster assistance and emergency communications; no related procurement action was recorded.