This work is contingent upon joint funding by the City of Paducah and McCracken County with the amount introduced in this ordinance representing half of the consultant’s fee.
On October 28, the Paducah-McCracken County E-911 Board voted unanimously to recommend hiring Virginia-based Federal Engineering, Inc. for $252,172. Federal would provide consulting services including the planning, design, and implementation assistance for the replacement of the radio, telephony, and computer-aided dispatch system at the local center.
“Technology is changing our world, and it’s more important than ever to keep up with technology changes especially in public safety,” said Paducah Police Chief Brandon Barnhill.
City officials said the current equipment used by E-911 has reached the end of its life and is in critical need of replacement.
