On the agenda: Center City meeting — Flock Camera (Oct 14)

Commissioners:
District 1

Jim Swenson
District 2
Rick Greene
District 3

Marlys Dunne
District 4
Ben Montzka
District 5

Chisago County is the place to grow and develop for all generations.

Dan Dahlberg

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
Wednesday, October 14, 2026

County Board Room, Room 172 at 3:00 p.m.
PROPOSED AGENDA

I.

Current Year-to-Date Financial Update
a.
b.

Operating Budget vs Actual
Salaries and Wages Budget vs Actual

e.
f.

CIP Budget to Actual
ARPA Budget to Actual

c.
d.

g.

Fund Balance Charts
Wheelage Tax and Local Option Sales Tax Charts

Public Safety Funds

II.

October Current Job Vacancies Report

III.

Presentation – East Central Regional Library – Extended Access Project – Wyoming Library

IV.

Presentation – Central MN Council on Aging

V.

Jail/Law Enforcement Center – Generator Stack Addition

VI.

RAVE Alert - Mass Notification Solution

VII.

Public Safety Funds – Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Special Service Vehicles

VIII.

Reallocation of CIP and Auction Proceeds – Parks

IX.

Wetland Credits for TH 8 – Public Works

X.

CORRESPONDENCE

Adjourn Meeting

Upcoming Schedule
•
•

Board of Commissioners – October 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Board of Commissioners Meeting – November 4th at 6:30 p.m.

•

Association of MN Counties Annual Conference – December 6th – 9th Bloomington, MN

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

1

TAB I.

BUDGET TO ACTUAL
AS OF 09/30/2026
75% OF YEAR COMPLETE

Adopted
Budget
GENERAL FUND
Board of Commissioners

$

566,617

Actual

$

% of
Adopted
Budget

446,684

79%

District Court

212,500

148,318

70%

Law Library

75,750

29,481

39%

1,277,967

1,014,302

79%

Auditor-Treasurer

655,354

425,256

65%

Audit

80,000

37,382

47%

Finance

435,680

316,776

73%

Assessor

1,256,042

916,334

73%

Enterprise Services

7,257,487

4,735,001

65%

Central Services

77,100

64,767

84%

County Administrator

Elections

Notes

2026 Annual Dues:
AMC - $29,926
MICA - $16,785

Q1 Benefit Fees
Membership Dues
Labor Attorney

Advertising / Publications

208,592

120,443

58%

3,166,371

2,261,802

71%

Recorder

434,646

262,372

60%

Recorder Comp/Tech

73,310

47,620

65%

VDI Repl Proj / Rec Comp

Maintenance

1,654,454

1,466,503

89%

2026 Annual Contract Payments

Planning & Zoning
General Government

1,470,314
1,561,863

881,313
1,492,822

60%
96%

2025 Share of Permits to Cities
Liability and Workers' Comp
Retiree Payouts:
$200k Budget - $310.7k Actual

Sheriff

9,596,319

6,888,511

72%

Public Safety Grants

136,810

129,168

94%

Coroner

153,159

85,794

56%

County Jail

5,761,880

3,781,773

66%

Community Corrections

2,428,828

1,694,365

70%

Emergency Management

167,439

142,160

85%

E-911

279,000

49,883

18%

County Attorney

Evidence Storage

Historical Society

45,000

45,000

100%

2026 Allocation

Regional Library

891,365

891,634

100%

2026 Allocation

Parks

659,266

577,595

88%

County Agricultural Society

16,000

16,000

100%

County Extension Services

186,232

93,626

50%

Soil & Water

212,000

211,586

100%

Water Quality Grant

343,510

133,276

39%

Wetland Grant

135,484

59,049

44%

Watercraft Inspection

252,718

133,422

53%

Economic Dev (Tax Abatements)
TOTAL GENERAL FUND

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

38,500
$
$

41,767,557

$
$

19,229

50%

29,619,246

71%

2026 Allocation
2026 1st Allocation
2026 Allocation to SWCD

2

BUDGET TO ACTUAL
AS OF 09/30/2026
75% OF YEAR COMPLETE

Adopted
Budget

% of
Adopted
Budget

Actual

Notes

ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
Surveyor

145,068

74%

Highway Administration

$

470,155

363,237

77%

Highway Engineering

2,015,689

1,952,487

97%

Final Design Costs
MnDOT Grant Funded

Hwy 8

197,053

$

14,000,000

4,792,991

0%

Highway Construction

10,500,000

6,879,040

66%

Highway Maintenance

5,368,690

3,403,421

63%

Equipment Maint/Shop

1,500,551

1,060,404

71%

684,499

577,255

84%

Traffic Operations
TOTAL ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND

$
$

34,736,637

$
$

19,173,903

55%

$

283,943

$

163,387

58%

Pavement Marking_sign base/posts

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans Service
Income Maintenance

4,248,724

2,384,566

56%

Social Services

13,385,746

6,741,464

50%

Public Health Nursing

2,868,115

1,372,857

48%

TOTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

$

20,786,528

$

10,662,275

51%

$

102,379

$

85,691

84%

-

0%

BUILDING FUND
General Government
Score Grant Fund

-

TOTAL BUILDING FUND

$
$

102,379

$
$

85,691

84%

TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIP FUND

$
$

3,241,811

$
$

2,861,401

88%

$

300,726

$

104,851

35%

308,389

74%

Honeywell bond payment

SOLID WASTE FUND
Score Grant Fund
HHW Operations
TOTAL SOLID WASTE FUND

418,568
$

719,294

$

413,240

57%

PARK ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT FUND
Park Acq & Imp Fund
$
TOTAL PARK ACQ & IMP FUND
$
$

-

$
$
$

237,403
237,403

0%
0%

2026 Annual Contract Payments

LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MAINTENANCE
LID Maintenance

$

707,561

$

403,811

57%

TOTAL LAKE IMPV DIST MAINT

$
$

707,561

$
$

403,811

57%

$

2,164,031

$

2,168,103

100%

DEBT SERVICE FUND
Road Debt

Bond Matured

HHS Debt

280,594

281,114

100%

Principal + Interest

Jail Debt

1,664,054

1,217,490

73%

Principal + Interest

225,675

226,695

100%

Principal + Interest
Principal + Interest

Business Park Bonds
Capital Projects

560,513

102%

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND

$
$

4,884,151

$
$

4,453,915

91%

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

$

106,945,918

$
$

67,910,884

64%

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

549,797

3

OPERATING BUDGET VS ACTUAL
(EXCLUDES SALARIES AND BENEFITS)
AS OF 09/30/2026
75% OF YEAR COMPLETE

Adopted
Budget

% of
Budget

Actual

GENERAL FUND
Board of Commissioners

$

284,509

$

241,479

85%

District Court

212,500

148,318

70%

Law Library
County Administrator

75,750
131,200

29,481
169,924

39%
130%

Auditor-Treasurer

25,780

9,368

36%

Audit

80,000

37,382

47%

Finance

5,770

8,514

148%

Assessor

Notes

2026 Annual Dues:
AMC - $29,926
MICA - $16,785

Q1 Benefit Fees
Membership Dues
Labor Attorney

CFO Contracted Services

69,450

43,169

62%

Enterprise Services

4,812,054

3,260,339

68%

2026 Annual Subscriptions

Central Services

77,100

64,767

84%

Advertising / Publications

Elections

133,400

101,697

76%

County Attorney

102,500

90,312

88%

2026 Dues

Recorder

20,400

16,148

79%

2026 1st Half Legal

Recorder Comp/Tech

73,310

47,620

65%

VDI Repl Proj / Rec Comp
2026 Annual Contract Payments /
Repair and mntc

Maintenance
Planning & Zoning
General Government

Contingency
Contingency - Special Projects

959,207

1,129,711

118%

222,100
1,561,863

136,987
1,492,822

62%
96%

-

-

0%

-

-

0%

Sheriff

934,832

696,618

75%

Public Safety Grants

136,810

129,168

94%

Coroner

153,159

85,794

56%

County Jail

742,430

505,829

68%

Community Corrections

70,694

45,454

64%

Emergency Management

33,374

32,923

99%

E-911

279,000

49,883

18%

Historical Society

45,000

45,000

100%

Regional Library

891,365

891,634

100%

Parks

136,800

106,585

78%

County Agricultural Society

16,000

16,000

100%

County Extension Services

186,232

93,626

50%

Soil & Water

212,000

211,586

100%

Water Quality Grant

186,879

53,428

29%

Wetland Grant

5,672

5,672

100%

Watercraft Inspection

59,800

14,344

24%

Economic Dev (Tax Abatements)
38,500
Chisago County Budget and Finance
TOTAL
GENERAL
FUND
$
12,975,440
October 14th 2026

$

19,229

50%

10,030,811

77%

2025 Share of Permits to Cities
Liability and Workers' Comp
Retiree Payouts:
$200k Budget - $311k Actual

2026 Allocation
2026 Allocation
2026 Allocation
2026 Allocation
2026 Allocation to SWCD

4

OPERATING BUDGET VS ACTUAL
(EXCLUDES SALARIES AND BENEFITS)
AS OF 09/30/2026
75% OF YEAR COMPLETE

Adopted
Budget

Actual

% of
Budget

Notes

ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
Surveyor

$

5,350

Highway Administration
Highway Engineering

$

1,249

23%

33,000

37,975

115%

2026 Annual Dues; software mntc

761,750

1,112,733

146%

Final Design Costs

14,000,000

4,792,991

34%

MnDOT Grant Funded

Highway Construction

10,500,000

6,879,040

66%

Highway Maintenance

3,162,345

1,879,279

59%

Hwy 8

Equipment Maint/Shop

924,200

636,392

69%

Traffic Operations

433,250

393,071

91%

TOTAL ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND

$

29,819,895

$

15,732,730

53%

$

36,000

$

8,538

24%

909,976

486,618

53%

4,355,581

2,131,956

49%

Pavement Marking_sign base/posts

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans Service
Income Maintenance
Social Services
Public Health Nursing

317,169

TOTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVIC $

133,185

42%

5,618,726

$

2,760,296

49%

BUILDING FUND
General Government

$

102,379

$

85,691

84%

TOTAL BUILDING FUND

$

102,379

$

85,691

84%

TOTAL CAPITAL EQUIP FUND

$

3,241,811

$

2,861,401

88%

$

223,546

$

53,235

24%

135,828

73%

$

189,063

46%

-

$
$

237,403
237,403

0%
0%

Honeywell bond payment

SOLID WASTE FUND
Score Grant Fund
HHW Operations
TOTAL SOLID WASTE FUND

186,850
$

410,396

PARK ACQUISITION & IMPROVEMENT FUND
Park Acq & Imp Fund
$
TOTAL PARK ACQ & IMP FUND
$

2026 Annual Contract Payments

LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MAINTENANCE
LID Maintenance

$

477,450

$

247,024

52%

TOTAL LAKE IMPV DIST MAINT

$

477,450

$

247,024

52%

$

2,164,031

$

2,168,103

100%

Bond Matured

DEBT SERVICE FUND
Road Debt
HHS Debt

280,594

281,114

100%

Bond Matured

Jail Debt

1,664,054

1,217,490

73%

Principal + Interest

Business Park Bonds

225,675

226,695

100%

Principal + Interest

Capital Projects

549,797

560,513

102%

Principal + Interest

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND

$

4,884,151

$

4,453,915

91%

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

$

57,530,248

$

36,598,334

64%

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

5

SALARIES AND WAGES
BUDGET VS ACTUAL
AS OF 09/30/2026
75% OF YEAR COMPLETE
Adopted Budget
GENERAL FUND
Board of Commissioners
County Administrator
Auditor-Treasurer
Finance
Assessor
Enterprise Services
Elections
County Attorney
Recorder
Maintenance
Planning & Zoning
Sheriff
County Jail
Community Corrections
Emergency Management
Parks
Water Quality Grant
Wetland Grant
Watercraft Inspection (Seasonal)

282,108
1,146,767
629,574
429,910
1,186,592
2,445,433
75,192
3,063,871
414,246
695,247
1,248,214
8,661,487
5,019,450
2,358,134
134,065
522,466
156,631
129,812
192,918
28,792,117

$

191,703
437,155
1,253,939
2,206,345
576,351
251,249
4,916,742

$

247,943
3,338,748
9,030,165
2,550,946
15,167,802

$

$

$

77,180
231,718
308,898

LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MAINTENANCE
Lake Improvement District Maintenance
TOTAL LAKE IMPV DISTRICT MAINT

$
$

TOTAL ALL FUNDS

$

TOTAL GENERAL FUND
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
Surveyor
Highway Administration
Highway Engineering
Highway Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance/Shop
Traffic Operations
TOTAL ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Veterans Service
Income Maintenance
Social Services
Public Health Nursing
TOTAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SOLID WASTE FUND
Score Grant Fund
HHW Operations
TOTAL SOLID WASTE FUND

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

$

Actual

$
$

$
$

$
$

% of Budget

205,205
844,378
415,888
308,262
873,165
1,474,662
18,746
2,171,490
246,224
336,792
744,325
6,191,893
3,275,944
1,648,912
109,237
471,010
79,848
53,377
119,078
19,588,435

73%
74%
66%
72%
74%
60%
25%
71%
59%
48%
60%
71%
65%
70%
81%
90%
51%
41%
62%
68%

143,819
325,262
839,754
1,524,142
424,012
184,183
3,441,173

75%
74%
67%
69%
74%
73%
70%

154,850
1,897,949
4,609,509
1,239,672
7,901,980

62%
57%
51%
49%
52%

$

51,616
172,561
224,177

67%
74%
73%

230,111
230,111

$
$

156,786
156,786

68%
68%

49,415,670

$

31,312,551

63%

$

$

$

6

GENERAL FUND BALANCE BY MONTH 20 22 - 20 26
$ 5 0 ,0 0 0

$ 4 5 ,0 0 0

$ 4 0 ,0 0 0

$ 3 5 ,0 0 0

$ 3 0 ,0 0 0

$ 25 ,0 0 0

$ 20 ,0 0 0

$ 15 ,0 0 0

Ja n

Fe b

Ma r

Ap r

Ma y

Jun

Jul

Au g

Se p

Oc t

No v

De c

20 22

$ 3 1,8 23

$ 3 0 ,16 9

$ 28 ,4 0 1

$ 26 ,5 22

$ 25 ,14 4

$ 4 2,8 21

$ 4 0 ,0 6 6

$ 3 8 ,6 29

$ 3 6 ,9 0 1

$ 3 4 ,9 6 6

$ 4 4 ,6 6 7

$ 4 1,3 4 3

20 23

$ 3 9 ,5 4 5

$ 3 6 ,15 7

$ 3 3 ,20 5

$ 3 0 ,5 3 5

$ 28 ,5 6 6

$ 4 0 ,8 74

$ 3 8 ,8 71

$ 3 7,4 26

$ 3 6 ,20 1

$ 3 3 ,8 79

$ 4 3 ,3 0 0

$ 4 0 ,9 8 8

20 24

$ 3 7,178

$ 3 4 ,23 7

$ 3 0 ,9 3 6

$ 29 ,0 25

$ 26 ,24 8

$ 3 8 ,3 12

$ 3 6 ,14 1

$ 3 4 ,5 5 7

$ 3 2,25 3

$ 3 0 ,38 3

$ 3 9 ,0 9 5

$ 3 6 ,8 12

20 25

$ 3 3 ,23 3

$ 3 0 ,270

$ 27,8 4 7

$ 25 ,76 7

$ 23 ,33 1

$ 3 7,70 5

$ 3 5 ,4 73

$ 3 3 ,6 0 0

$ 3 1,5 5 8

$ 28 ,8 74

$ 3 8 ,16 5

$ 3 5 ,317

20 26

$ 3 1,8 6 2

$ 28 ,6 18

$ 21,13 9

$ 19 ,127

$ 15 ,9 38

$ 3 1,5 4 7

$ 29 ,3 4 2

$ 28 ,19 1

$ 25 ,6 71

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

7

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BALANCE BY MONTH 20 22 - 20 26
$ 17,0 0 0

$ 15 ,0 0 0

$ 13 ,0 0 0

$ 11,0 0 0

$ 9 ,0 0 0

$ 7,0 0 0

$ 5 ,0 0 0
20 22

Ja n

Fe b

Ma r

Ap r

Ma y

Jun

Jul

Au g

Se p

Oc t

No v

De c

$ 12,78 6

$ 16 ,0 3 3

$ 14 ,4 0 5

$ 12,9 24

$ 9 ,0 5 8

$ 7,4 77

$ 10 ,9 3 5

$ 10 ,8 28

$ 9 ,5 28

$ 10 ,6 3 4

$ 10 ,3 9 2

$ 9 ,8 6 4

20 23

$ 10 ,15 1

$ 10 ,9 22

$ 10 ,73 9

$ 10 ,3 5 3

$ 10 ,111

$ 13,3 6 4

$ 16 ,5 8 3

$ 14 ,5 37

$ 11,9 38

$ 9 ,16 4

$ 10 ,223

$ 9 ,5 6 5

20 24

$ 10 ,19 3

$ 11,0 0 9

$ 11,4 9 7

$ 11,0 8 5

$ 11,4 9 1

$ 14 ,29 0

$ 16 ,10 6

$ 11,14 3

$ 9 ,75 1

$ 7,35 5

$ 9 ,6 4 2

$ 9 ,274

20 25

$ 8 ,5 5 9

$ 10 ,20 1

$ 10 ,170

$ 9 ,6 3 0

$ 8 ,8 9 7

$ 8 ,4 0 7

$ 6 ,5 30

$ 2,9 9 1

$ 8 ,0 3 4

$ 5 ,8 0 2

$ 7,5 3 5

$ 7,4 4 5

20 26

$ 6 ,9 18

$ 7,4 4 5

$ 7,8 20

$ 8 ,4 4 4

$ 6 ,9 6 6

$ 9 ,9 0 3

$ 9 ,78 6

$ 8 ,9 5 6

$ 8 ,8 8 5

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

8

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES FUND BALANCE BY MONTH 20 22 - 20 26
$ 18 ,0 0 0

$ 16 ,0 0 0

$ 14 ,0 0 0

$ 12,0 0 0

$ 10 ,0 0 0

$ 8 ,0 0 0

$ 6 ,0 0 0

$ 4 ,0 0 0

$ 2,0 0 0

Ja n

Fe b

Ma r

Ap r

Ma y

Jun

Jul

Au g

Se p

Oc t

No v

De c

20 22

$ 5 ,5 12

$ 5 ,28 6

$ 4 ,6 24

$ 3 ,6 4 0

$ 3 ,8 18

$ 7,70 6

$ 7,727

$ 7,36 2

$ 6 ,4 9 9

$ 5 ,6 5 3

$ 9 ,4 3 5

$ 8 ,16 3

20 23

$ 8 ,15 2

$ 8 ,0 4 9

$ 7,110

$ 6 ,226

$ 6 ,20 1

$ 9 ,8 14

$ 9 ,9 0 8

$ 10 ,0 4 0

$ 8 ,8 6 4

$ 7,9 4 4

$ 11,79 2

$ 10 ,3 74

20 24

$ 9 ,36 1

$ 9 ,30 8

$ 8 ,276

$ 7,5 8 5

$ 7,13 1

$ 11,3 4 4

$ 11,76 4

$ 11,5 6 4

$ 10 ,5 3 3

$ 9 ,375

$ 12,8 0 8

$ 11,9 4 1

20 25

$ 10 ,6 79

$ 10 ,4 5 7

$ 9 ,4 4 9

$ 8 ,4 4 7

$ 7,8 78

$ 12,28 4

$ 11,9 9 9

$ 12,224

$ 11,113

$ 9 ,6 0 1

$ 13,6 15

$ 12,726

20 26

$ 11,70 7

$ 11,3 5 8

$ 10 ,6 6 0

$ 9 ,8 8 4

$ 9 ,16 4

$ 15 ,0 9 5

$ 15 ,6 11

$ 15 ,5 74

$ 14 ,5 0 0

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

9

REVENUE, ROAD & BRIDGE & HHS COMBINED FUND BALANCE BY MONTH
20 22 - 20 26
$ 70 ,0 0 0

$ 6 5 ,0 0 0

$ 6 0 ,0 0 0

$ 5 5 ,0 0 0

$ 5 0 ,0 0 0

$ 4 5 ,0 0 0

$ 4 0 ,0 0 0

$ 3 5 ,0 0 0

$ 3 0 ,0 0 0

$ 25 ,0 0 0

Ja n

Fe b

Ma r

Ap r

Ma y

Jun

Jul

Au g

Se p

Oc t

No v

De c

20 22

$ 4 6 ,8 6 3

$ 4 6 ,0 8 9

$ 4 3 ,4 17

$ 4 0 ,0 26

$ 4 1,74 8

$ 6 6 ,5 6 0

$ 6 2,19 8

$ 5 8 ,9 15

$ 5 2,4 5 8

$ 4 8 ,0 9 6

$ 6 5 ,0 3 7

$ 6 0 ,33 4

20 23

$ 5 7,8 4 8

$ 5 5 ,128

$ 5 1,0 5 4

$ 4 7,114

$ 4 4 ,8 78

$ 6 4 ,0 5 2

$ 6 5 ,36 2

$ 6 2,0 0 3

$ 5 7,0 0 3

$ 5 0 ,9 8 7

$ 6 5 ,315

$ 6 0 ,9 27

20 24

$ 5 6 ,73 2

$ 5 4 ,5 5 4

$ 5 0 ,70 9

$ 4 7,6 9 5

$ 4 4 ,8 70

$ 6 3 ,9 4 6

$ 6 4 ,0 11

$ 5 7,26 4

$ 5 2,5 3 7

$ 4 7,113

$ 6 1,5 4 5

$ 5 7,9 0 2

20 25

$ 5 2,4 71

$ 5 0 ,9 28

$ 4 7,4 6 6

$ 4 3 ,8 4 4

$ 4 0 ,10 6

$ 5 8 ,3 9 6

$ 5 4 ,0 0 2

$ 4 8 ,8 15

$ 5 0 ,70 5

$ 4 4 ,277

$ 5 9 ,3 15

$ 5 5 ,4 8 8

20 26

$ 5 0 ,4 8 7

$ 4 7,4 21

$ 3 9 ,6 19

$ 3 9 ,6 13

$ 3 2,0 6 8

$ 5 6 ,5 4 5

$ 5 4 ,73 9

$ 5 2,721

$ 4 9 ,0 5 6

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

10

Au g u s t 20 26 W h e e la g e Ta x
6 7% o f Ye a r Co m p le t e

20 26 Bu d g e t : $ 1,20 0 ,0 0 0

$ 14 0 ,0 0 0

To t a l a s o f AUG: $ 8 24 ,23 4
Pe rc e n t o f Bu d g e t : 6 8 %
$ 120 ,0 0 0

$ 10 0 ,0 0 0

$ 8 0 ,0 0 0

$ 6 0 ,0 0 0

$ 4 0 ,0 0 0

$ 20 ,0 0 0

$0
20 22

J a n u a ry

Fe b ru a ry

Ma rc h

Ap ril

Ma y

June

J u ly

Cle a n u p

Au g u s t

Se p t e m b e r

Oc t o b e r

No v e m b e r

De c e m b e r

$ 6 4 ,9 4 1

$ 5 1,5 24

$ 5 4 ,5 25

$ 5 4 ,19 4

$ 3 9 ,76 6

$ 4 ,8 20

$ 5 1,3 28

$ 4 4 ,4 6 1

$ 4 4 ,3 9 5

$ 4 2,4 0 5

$ 4 2,3 76

$ 4 6 ,9 8 4

$ 4 6 ,175

20 23

$ 5 0 ,214

$ 4 6 ,6 5 6

$ 6 5 ,36 2

$ 5 1,4 76

$ 5 5 ,6 8 6

$ 5 6 ,0 4 6

$ 3 4 ,775

$ 5 ,9 5 5

$ 5 6 ,178

$ 5 6 ,0 4 6

$ 5 1,4 8 3

$ 3 5 ,28 8

$ 3 7,3 3 8

20 24

$ 5 6 ,39 2

$ 5 9 ,6 5 2

$ 5 3 ,8 4 7

$ 5 5 ,0 6 7

$ 5 0 ,9 4 2

$ 5 3 ,0 11

$ 6 ,6 78

$ 3 9 ,74 9

$ 5 4 ,8 29

$ 4 3 ,6 5 3

$ 4 9 ,9 0 6

$ 3 7,3 3 8

$ 4 6 ,4 77

20 25

$ 5 0 ,23 4

$ 5 3 ,8 4 9

$ 6 2,272

$ 5 4 ,8 10

$ 5 3 ,38 7

$ 4 6 ,771

$ 8 ,24 2

$ 4 0 ,19 3

$ 5 0 ,3 3 8

$ 4 9 ,10 8

$ 5 1,76 1

$ 3 5 ,76 7

$ 74 ,218

20 26

$ 9 1,5 12

$ 113 ,8 4 6

$ 127,23 9

$ 110 ,6 76

$ 9 2,6 14

$ 10 1,0 5 2

$ 9 5 ,79 6

$-

$ 9 1,4 9 8

20 22

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October 14th 2026

20 23

20 24

20 25

20 26

11

J u ly 20 26 Sa le s Ta x
5 8 % o f Ye a r Co m p le t e

$ 4 0 0 ,0 0 0

20 26 Bu d g e t : $ 3,8 0 0 ,0 0 0
To t a l a s o f J u n e : $ 2,30 6 ,338
Pe rc e n t o f Bu d g e t : 6 0 %
Av g An n u a l: $ 3,10 5 ,5 11

$ 3 0 0 ,0 0 0

$ 20 0 ,0 0 0

$ 10 0 ,0 0 0

Fe b ru a ry

Ma rc h

Ap ril

$ 3 0 3 ,0 3 5

$ 25 3 ,275

$ 24 2,3 8 6

$ 276 ,0 25

$ 3 23 ,4 3 8

$ 25 7,4 0 3

$ 219 ,8 27

$ 26 7,8 13

20 24

$ 3 13 ,74 2

$ 24 5 ,8 5 1

$ 228 ,3 14

$ 270 ,0 4 2

$ 28 8 ,215

20 25

$ 3 4 9 ,6 4 6

$ 25 3 ,76 5

$ 24 8 ,16 6

$ 279 ,0 6 8

20 26

$ 3 5 3,0 0 9

$ 28 5 ,9 6 9

$ 272,76 6

$ 3 13 ,74 6

20 22
20 23

J a n u a ry

Ma y

June

J u ly

Cle a n u p

Au g u s t

$ 271,8 4 6

$ 3 27,3 8 3

$ 26 6 ,3 4 8

$ 3 3 4 ,26 8

$ 3 5 9 ,75 8

$ 3 21,5 9 8

$ 3 27,0 0 0

$ 3 27,3 4 7

$ 3 27,16 9

$ 28 4 ,5 6 1

$ 3 6 9 ,0 19

$ 3 10 ,3 0 3

$ 3 10 ,3 0 5

$ 3 4 4 ,379

$ 3 0 6 ,0 5 4

$ 279 ,0 0 0

$ 3 4 8 ,4 4 3

$ 3 4 1,0 74

$ 3 6 5 ,14 9

$ 3 16 ,5 3 2

$ 3 3 8 ,3 6 3

$ 3 4 1,6 6 1

$ 28 9 ,74 3

$ 29 3 ,0 6 6

$ 3 4 1,5 9 7

$ 3 5 6 ,779

$ 3 6 3 ,9 5 2

$ 3 3 6 ,0 8 7

$ 3 6 5 ,4 0 2

$ 3 5 6 ,8 9 2

$ 3 14 ,3 4 0

$ 3 19 ,3 3 6

$ 3 73 ,3 76

$ 3 8 8 ,13 6

20 22

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20 23

20 24

20 25

Se p t e m b e r

Oc t o b e r

No v e m b e r De c e m b e r

20 26

12

2026 Chisago County Capital Improvement Program
Budget to Actual
As of September 30, 2026
Dept

Project Name

2026 Budget

2026 Actual

County Membership in Local Chambers of Commerce
Financial Policies

12-031-000-0000-6802
12-031-000-0000-6802

$
$
$

830
25,000
25,830

$
$
$

- $
(1,549) $
(1,549) $

830
23,451
24,281

Office Chairs

12-050-000-0000-6601

$
$

1,000
1,000

$
$

-

$
$

1,000
1,000

Election Equipment Replacement Fund
Storage Media and Battery Replacement

12-071-000-9000-6601
12-071-000-9001-6601

$
$
$

267,911
14,843
282,754

$
$
$

-

$
$
$

267,911
14,843
282,754

Ballistic Vests (6)
Carey Guide Subscriptions (3)

12-255-000-9022-6601
12-255-000-9023-6601

$
$
$

4,639
2,100
6,739

$
$
$

(5,762) $
- $
(5,762) $

(1,123)
2,100
977

2026 Small Equipment New Request
Cradlepoints for SO squads
Replace Core Network Equip - Firewalls
Replace Core Network Equip - Sans
Replacement of ARMER subscriber Mobile/Portable Radios
Cyber Security Policies
Replace Core Network Equip - UCS Servers (ENTS-0422)
AS400 - Replace Agency Collection and Social Welfare Systems (ENTS-0446)
Replace Core Network Equip - Replace Cisco OTV with VXLAN (ENTS-0448)
CJIS Security Upgrades (includes MNT-0191)
2025 Small Equipment Replacement (ENTS-0420)
Cameras for Parks - Checkerboard Shop/Park, KiChiSaga (ENTS-0458)
DocAccess
VDI Phaseout

12-061-000-9002-6601
12-061-000-9003-6601
12-061-000-9004-6601
12-061-000-9005-6601
12-061-000-9006-6601
12-061-000-0000-6802
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601
12-061-000-9025-6601
12-061-000-0000-6601

$
7,582
$
21,700
$
250,000
$
750,000
$
245,000
$
25,250
$
2,399
$
30,000
$
4,342
$
63,541
$
56,079
$
12,457
$
12,009
$
117,000
$ 1,597,359

$
$
(17,772)
$
$ (735,840)
$ (244,879)
$
(3,953)
$
$
$
(2,677)
$
(21,142)
$
(51,311)
$
(10,789)
$
(12,009)
$ (117,979)
$ (1,218,351)

1992 Parks Maintenance Facility Garage and Entrance Door Replacements
2008 Ford F450 Truck Replacement

12-523-000-9014-6601
12-523-000-9015-6601

$
$

$
$

Administration

Administration Total
Assessor

2026
Remaining

G/L Code

Assessor Total
Auditor-Treasurer

Auditor-Treasurer Total
Community Corrections

Community Corrections Total
Enterprise Services

Enterprise Services Total
Environmental Services

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

12,000
65,000

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

7,582
3,928
250,000
14,160
121
21,297
2,399
30,000
1,665
42,399
4,768
1,668
(979)
379,008

(12,000) $
(49,423) $

15,577

13

Dept

Project Name

Environmental Services

Environmental Services Total
Maintenance

Maintenance Total
Public Works

Public Works Total
Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office Total
Unallocated
Unallocated Total

G/L Code

2026
Remaining
2026 Budget 2026 Actual
$
24,000 $
(23,100) $
900
$
10,500 $
(10,225) $
275
$
20,000 $
(20,000) $
$
2,100 $
- $
2,100
$
18,000 $
(18,000) $
$
16,000 $
(13,544) $
2,456
$
16,000 $
(13,544) $
2,456
$
4,356 $
815 $
5,171
$
5,250 $
- $
5,250
$
29,599 $
- $
29,599
$
11,376 $
(11,702) $
(326)
$
30,000 $
- $
30,000
$
10,971 $
(10,971) $
$
275,152 $ (181,694) $
93,458

Checkerboard Dog Park - Replacement of Perimeter Fencing
Checkerboard Park - Furnish and Install Small Dog Area
County Parks Entrance Signage
Public Service Counter & Office Chairs
Security Gate - Parks Maintenance Facility Entrance
Zero Turn Mower Replacement #1
Zero Turn Mower Replacement #2
Auction Proceeds
2002 3/4 Ton Truck Replacement (ENVS-0120)
Swedish Immigrant Trail land acquisition
SIRT-Wetland Delineation and Enviromental Review Contracted Services (ENVS-0441)
SIRT-Wetland Mitigation Land Credit Purchase (ENVS-0442)
Parks Maintenance Facility- Existing Pole Building Structures- Steel Renovation (ENVS-0443)

12-523-000-9016-6601
12-523-000-9017-6601
12-523-000-9018-6601
12-127-000-9007-6601
12-523-000-9019-6601
12-523-000-9020-6601
12-523-000-9021-6601
12-523-000-0000-5561
12-523-000-0000-6601
12-523-000-0000-6802
12-523-000-0000-6802
12-523-000-0000-6802
12-523-000-0000-6601

SpaceSaver Mobile High Density Shelving
Generator Repair - NB HHS
ICS Facilities Study

12-111-500-9013-6601
12-111-000-0000-6601
12-111-000-0000-6802

$
$
$
$

32,000
10,000
250,126
292,126

$
$
$
$

(8,368)
(8,368)

$
$
$
$

32,000
1,632
250,126
283,758

Center City PW Parking Lot Improvements
Changeable Message Signs
Forklift
Skidsteer
Tandem Snow Plow Truck
Auction Proceeds
Hydrant Replacement
Tandem Snow Plow Truck (PWKS-0175)
Additional CIP funding for Approved Equipment
RTU Replacement
Hydrant Replacement @ Center City Public Works

12-310-000-9008-6601
12-310-000-9009-6601
12-310-000-9010-6601
12-310-000-9011-6601
12-310-000-9012-6601
12-310-000-0000-5561
12-310-000-0000-6601
12-310-000-0000-6601
12-310-000-0000-6601
12-310-000-0000-6601
12-310-000-0000-6601

$
410,000
$
45,000
60,000
$
$
108,000
$
375,000
$
51,854
$
10,073
$
201,692
$
19,368
$
55,900
$
17,768
$ 1,354,655

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

(410,000)
(35,420)
(52,016)
(106,412)
(183,067)
38,400
(183,817)
(17,768)
(950,100)

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

9,580
7,984
1,588
191,933
90,254
10,073
17,875
19,368
55,900
404,555

Squad Replacement Program
Auction Proceeds
Mobile Field Force Equipment (CCSO-0455)
Stacy Squad #3

12-201-000-9024-6601
12-201-000-0000-5561
12-201-000-0000-6601
12-201-000-0725-6601

$
$
$
$
$

432,650
139,817
58,250
4,137
634,854

$
$
$
$
$

(397,227)
23,913
(373,314)

$
$
$
$
$

35,423
163,730
58,250
4,137
261,540

Unallocated CIP

12-149-000-0000-6601

$
$

270,486
270,486

$
$

-

$
$

-

Grand Total

$ 4,740,955

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

$ (2,739,137) $ 1,731,332

14

Public Safety Aid
As of September 30, 2026
Date

Remaining

Allocated

Description

10/20/2023
10/31/2023
4/17/2024
3/12/2025
3/12/2025
3/12/2025
3/12/2025
3/12/2025
7/9/2025
7/9/2025
11/12/2025

Lakes Center for Youth and Families
CCSO Recruiting & Retenion Program
SIGMA Tactical Wellness
Flock Cameras (3 year contract)
Radar Trailers - 3
Drones and Accessories
Command Vehicle
SIGMA Tactical Wellness - 3 Years
Evidence Storage

Budget
$

$

$

10,000
145,000
54,436
77,000
29,862
22,351
600,000
102,500
31,069
25,200
14,640
1,112,058

$
$

SWAT 2026 Communication/Hearing Devices (14)
Companion Animal Control - Contract Cities retainer

Public Safety Aid - Unallocated
TOTALS

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

Actual

Allocation
$

$

(10,000)
(119,000)
(54,436)
(26,500)
(29,849)
(22,351)
(11,886)
(26,759)
(25,200)
(14,640)
(340,621)

$

26,000
50,500
13
600,000
90,614
4,310
771,437

26,183

$

-

$

-

1,138,241

$

(340,621)

$

771,437

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TAB II.
Title

Notes:

Financial Worker – Part Time (.5 FTE)

Replacement – long-term ON HOLD; shared resource

MCH Nurse 0.8 Public Health

Replacement – ON HOLD

MCH Nurse 1.0 Public Health

Replacement – ON HOLD

Community Health Services Lead (contract)

Replacement – ON HOLD

Community Health Worker (contract)

NEW under COVID-19 Vaccine Grant – ON HOLD – (No. 3 of 3)

MCH Nurse 1.0 – Public Health

Replacement – ON HOLD

CSO

1 Vacancy – Spring 2026???

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

NEW – Open until filled

Infrastructure Engineer

1 vacancy – Open until filled

Senior Security Engineer

1 vacancy – not posted

Emergency Communications Services Administrator

NEW – posted as open until filled

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

1 vacancy – posted as open until filled

Corrections Officer

2 vacancies – closing date 9/8/2026; 1 filled October 2026

Deputy Sheriff

1 vacancy – filled 10/13/2026

Deputy Sheriff Bailiff PT

1 vacancy – closing date 6/22/2026

Public Safety 911 Emergency Dispatcher

3 vacancies – closing date 10/5/2026; 1 filled 10/2/2026

Sheriff’s Administrative Assistant/Civil Processor

1 vacancy; closing date 10/14/2026

Building Inspector

1 vacancy – open until filled

Tax and Licensing Specialist

1 vacancy – not posted yet

Office Support Specialist – Permitting ESD

1 vacancy – posted until 10/18/2026

Director of Emergency Communications

1 vacancy posted internally until 9/9/2026; interviewing

Fleet Maintenance Technician

New - closing date 8/26/2026; filled October 19, 2026

Child Support Officer

1 vacancy due to promotion – ON HOLD

MCH Coordinator

1 vacancy – posted until October 12, 2026

Children’s Mental Health Case Manager

1 vacancy – posted until 10/06/2026

Behavioral Health Case Manager

1 vacancy – closing date 10/06/2026

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Lead Child Protection Case Manager

Lead Child Protection Assessment Worker

Posted internally – Filled Case Manager

2nd interviews are scheduled for CP Assessment Worker

Child Protection Investigator

2 vacancies – backfill for resignations - posted until October 6, 2026

Environmental-Community Health Specialist

1 vacancy – closing date 7/8/2026 – filled October 21, 2026

Social Worker/Case Manager Aging and Disabilities Division

1 vacancy – closing date 7/10/2026 – backfill for retirement;

Social Worker/Case Manager Child Protection

2 vacancies – resignation and replacement for internal move –

Public Health Nurse

2 vacancies - one filled 10/12/2026 and one filled 10/13/2026

MnCHOICES Assessor

3 vacancies – closed 4/24/2026

candidate pending; another vacancy to backfill?

posted until October 6, 2026; 1 filled on October 19, 2026

Interviewed 2 internal candidates; moving internal candidate from
CM; 1 open Assessor remains

2 open Case Managers due to resignations

Intake/MnCHOICES Social Worker

1 vacancy; internal only posted until 10/27/2026

Community Health Specialist

1 vacancy due to internal promotion – filled 9/14/2026

Financial Services and Child Support Manager

NEW – closing date 8/17/2026 – interviews delayed

Case Aide HHS

1 vacancy April 2026 – on hold

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TAB III.

Extended Access Project Wyoming Library
Carla Lydon, Executive Director

Six Counties, One Library
Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

Ecrlib.org

18

Pilot phase Jan – April 2026

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May 1 – Oct 6

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Services Offered during
Extended Access Hours

Public spaces &

and wi-fi
•
•
•
•

Study
Research
Work
Enjoy quiet
space

Chisago County Budget and Finance
October 14th 2026

• Browse
• Pickup
holds
• Checkout
materials

• Business
and
personal
needs

• Use Internet
• Use
Microsoft
products
• Connect
virtually

• Engaging play
opportunities
• IRL
connections
21

Use is consistent and generally increasing

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Other Project Benefits
• Improved Access Control
• Improved Building Security
• PA system improves alerts and announcements

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Preliminary Takeaways

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Thank you!
Carla Lydon, Executive Director
[email protected]

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CMCOA Planning and Service Area TAB IV.
• Benton
• Cass
• Chisago
• Crow Wing
• Isanti
• Kanabec
• Mille Lacs
• Morrison
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• Pine
• Sherburne
• Stearns
• Todd
• Wadena
• Wright
• Mille Lacs Band
of Ojibwe

27

CMCOA’s Core Functions
Connect people with services and resources
Fund community partners
Spur collaboration in service innovation
Advocate for resources and system change

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The older adult population in Minnesota is
projected to reach 1 million within the next year.

2

Chisago
County Census
Budget and Finance
Source:
U.S.
Bureau and Minnesota State Demographic Center Projections
October 14th 2026

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Chisago County’s Older Adult Population
Older Population
• 25.8% of Chisago residents are age 60+
• 1 in 4
• State: 24.8%
Living Alone
• 25.5% of Chisago’s older adults live alone
• 1 in 4
Living with a Disability
• 28.1% of adults 65+ in Chisago County have a disability
• State: 28.5%
• Mobility, hearing, vision, cognition, and independent living challenges
Living in Poverty
• 5.7% of older adults in Chisago County’s live below the poverty level
• Less then region at 9.8% and state at 8.7%

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Why This Matters
4.5% live in assisted living

About $45,000 average out-of-pocket per year

2.4% live in a nursing home

About $141,000 average out-of-pocket per year

$7.9B spent statewide each year on nursing

home care

69% of it paid at public cost

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Older Americans Act Impact Chisago
County of $175,705 in 2025

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• CMCOA is requesting a $4,384 administrative match from Chisago
County in CY 2027, plus continued appointment of a
representative to our Board-Thank you Commission Greene.

Request:
Administrative
Match for OAA
Funding

• That amount is Chisago’s share of a $62,630 match across all 14
counties, prorated by each county's 60+ population.
A county match supports our ability to match the federal Older
Americans Act dollars that make local services possible.
Every match dollar returns many times its value, strengthening the
whole local network of meals, transportation, caregiver support, and
legal assistance, and helping older adults stay home instead of
moving to far costlier care.
Chisago County's partnership demonstrates a shared commitment
to helping residents age with dignity, independence, and choice.
We appreciate Chisago County's continued partnership and
respectfully request continued support for 2027.
A Small Match, a Multiplied Impact

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Budget and Finance Workshop
Item #

V.

Jail/Law Enforcement Center – Generator
Stack Addition
October 14th, 2026

Currently, the generator exhaust fumes at the Jail/Law Enforcement Center
are recirculating through the outdoor air intake on the air handlers and into
the occupied spaces.
The County has been seeking solutions without moving the generator, which
would cost $100,000+. NAC proposes a solution to fabricate and install plates
and pipe hangers to redirect the flow of the exhaust.
Cost: $18,400.00

Attachment(s):
•

Quote – NAC

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September 21, 2026
Ward Brown | Facility Services Manager
[email protected]
Phone: 651-213-8296
Re: Generator Stack Addition and Supports
Current situation: The generator exhaust fumes are recirculating through the outdoor air intake
on the air handlers and into the occupied space.
Proposed Solution: NAC proposes to furnish labor and materials for the following scope and
drawing.
Scope of Work
• Coordination with Client
• Rigging and Crane Services
• Fabricate and install plates and pipe hangers
o Bolts and plates will be fastened to the exterior wall in a pre-determined location.
Plates on both exterior and inter wall may be needed
• Furnish and install flanges and gaskets
• Clean-up of work area
Customer base investment $18,400.00
Notes:
1. Proposal based upon normal working hours.
2. Any additional work beyond the above scope will be billed at time and materials rates upon
prior approval.
3. Price subject to change due to potential for unknown obstructions
4. Payment due within 30 calendar days of the invoice date
5. Proposal expires 10/21/2026

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If you have, any questions feel free to contact us anytime, or if you would like us to proceed please
sign proposal and fax or e-mail back at your convenience.
Accepted by:
CHISAGO COUNTY

NAC MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Signature:

Signature: Stephen Kotzmacher

Name:

Name:

Stephen Kotzmacher

Title:

Title:

Account Manager

Date:

Date:

9/21/2026

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Budget and Finance Workshop
Item #

VI.

RAVE Alert - Mass Notification Solution
October 14th, 2026

Motorola Solutions’ Rave Alert is a reliable, easy-to-use solution for sending
mass notifications or targeted messages to your community or organization.
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director Sellman is
proposing switching from CodeRED to RAVE beginning January 1st, 2027.
RAVE is a cloud-based, customizable platform which supports both
emergency communications and everyday operational messages for defined
audiences, such as all people in your facility or everyone within a
geographical area. Notifications can be sent to mobile and landline devices,
using SMS, email, and voice to ensure that users see the alert immediately
and know what action to take.
The amount of renewal for CodeRED is $32,897.83. RAVE is $34,900 for 2027
(includes a $2,500 set up fee).

Attachment(s):
•

Quote – RAVE

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QUOTE-3608070

Billing Address:
CHISAGO COUNTY
313 N MAIN ST
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
US

Quote Date:09/04/2026
Expiration Date:11/03/2026
Quote Created By:
Kate Premo
Kate.Premo@
motorolasolutions.com
End Customer:
CHISAGO COUNTY
Scott Sellman
[email protected]
651-213-6313
Payment Terms:30 NET

Summary:
Any sales transaction resulting from Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the applicable Motorola Standard Terms
and Conditions, notwithstanding terms and conditions on purchase orders or other Customer ordering documents.
Motorola Standard Terms and Conditions are found at www.motorolasolutions.com/product-terms.
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Item Number

Description

Qty

Term

Ext. Sale Price

Rave Alert
1

ISV00S04287A

RAVE SET UP FEE

1

2

SSV00S04306A

SOFTWARE,RAVE PREPARE
LICENSE

1

3 YEAR

$0.00

3

SSV00S04303A

Rave Alert External/Internal/
IPAWS

1

3 YEAR

$32,400.00

Grand Total

$2,500.00

$34,900.00(USD)

Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the
""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between
Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.
Motorola Solutions, Inc.: 500 West Monroe, United States - 60661 ~ #: 36-1115800

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Pricing Summary
Payment Term

Upfront Sale Price

Upfront Costs*
$2,500.00
Upfront Subscription Fee
Rave Alert

Annually

$10,800.00

Sub Total:

$13,300.00

Payment Term

Sale Price

Annual Sale Price

Rave Alert

Annually

$10,800.00

$10,800.00

Rave Alert

Annually

$10,800.00

$10,800.00

Year 2 Subscription Fee

Year 3 Subscription Fee

Sub Total:

$21,600.00

Grand Total System Price (Inclusive of Upfront and Annual Costs)

$34,900.00

*Upfront costs include the cost of Hardware, Accessories and Implementation, where applicable.

Notes:
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The Pricing Summary is a breakdown of costs and does not reflect the frequency at which you will be invoiced.
Unless otherwise noted, this quote excludes sales tax or other applicable taxes (such as Goods and Services
Tax, sales tax, Value Added Tax and other taxes of a similar nature). Any tax the customer is subject to will be
added to invoices.

Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the
""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between
Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.
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Rave Alert Solution Description
Motorola Solutions’ Rave Alert is a reliable, easy-to-use
solution for sending mass notifications or targeted messages to
your community or organization. This cloud-based,
customizable platform supports both emergency
communications and everyday operational messages for
defined audiences, such as all people in your facility or
everyone within a geographical area. Notifications can be sent
to mobile and landline devices, using SMS, email, and voice to
ensure that users see the alert immediately and know what
action to take.

Rave Alert offers the following benefits:
Strong Engagement with your Population

Easily defined parameters for message groups make it easy to stay connected to your target audiences – whether
with important everyday alerts or critical information in the case of an emergency. Rave Alert has a simple opt-in
feature for temporary or long-term membership, helping to ensure that people get the alerts they need.
Multilingual capabilities let people receive messages in a language they understand.
Quick and Reliable Messaging
Whether for a planned event or an unforeseen emergency, Rave Alert offers your administrators an intuitive
interface and customizable templates that guarantee immediate and accurate messaging to the appropriate users.
Instant notifications via all channels – text, voice, and email – helps to expand your reach for mass notifications.
Enhanced Internal Coordination

Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the
""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between
Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.

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Using an intuitive database that administrators can easily manage and update, Rave Alert helps to bolster the
coordination of groups by location, department, or other criteria that you choose. Administrators can customize
their interface, provide updates to internal users, and receive immediate reports on alert success and delivery
rates.
Thousands of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on Rave Alert
to notify the people in their communities. Supported by public safety grade infrastructure, Rave Alert is a solution
that you can count on to provide critical information.

Optional Rave Notifier
Rave Notifier for Desktop is an optional tool that delivers urgent messages right to employee workstations. With
Notifier, people do not need to be worried about missing a message because their phone is in a pocket or purse,
or out of battery, or turned upside down so as not to disturb focus.

Any sales transaction following Motorola's quote is based on and subject to the terms and conditions of the valid and executed written contract between Customer and Motorola (the
""Underlying Agreement"") that authorizes Customer to purchase equipment and/or services or license software (collectively ""Products""). If no Underlying Agreement exists between
Motorola and Customer, then Motorola's Standard Terms of Use and Motorola's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and Supply shall govern the purchase of the Products.

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Budget and Finance Workshop
Item #

VII.

Public Safety Funds – Chisago County

Sheriff’s Office Special Service Vehicles
October 14th, 2026

The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office has $600,000 in Public Safety Funds
allocated to enhance operational readiness and multi-mission response
capabilities.
The CCSO is requesting to use Public Safety funds to replace the outdated
current command vehicle with two strategically designed specialty vehicles
that will both support mobile command and drone operational needs.
The focus of this project has been to develop scalable, flexible assets that
improve mobility, strengthen command and control, and effectively support
planned events, and emergency incidents throughout Chisago County.

Attachment(s):
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CCSO Presentation

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Chisago County Sheriff's Office
Special Service Vehicles
Public Safety Funds – $600,000

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The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office has $600,000 in Public Safety Funds allocated to
enhance operational readiness and multi-mission response capabilities. This presentation
outlines the concept to invest those funds to replace the outdated current command
vehicle with two strategically designed specialty vehicles that will both support mobile
command and drone operational needs. The focus of this project has been to develop
scalable, flexible assets that improve mobility, strengthen command and control, and
effectively support planned events, and emergency incidents throughout Chisago County.

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Chisago County Sheriff’s Office – Current Command Vehicle
The current Command Vehicle is a 26-year-old 2000 Ford F-550, 32’ vehicle with only 7,674
miles, but significant age-related reliability, maintenance issues, and due to a lack of
bringing any added value to modern critical events or large scenes, it is mostly unused. This
outdated vehicle no longer provides the reliability, workspace, technology, power or
operational flexibility needed for today’s Sheriff’s Office and multi-agency operations.
The replacement of this outdated command
vehicle with two purpose-built specialty
service vehicles will provide the capabilities,
reliability, and flexibility needed to support
current and future Emergency Response Unit,
Command and Control, Crisis Negotiations,
Drone operations, Investigations, Remote
Dispatch and other unique operational needs
of the Sheriff’s Office and local law
enforcement of Chisago County.
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Current Command Vehicle – Operational Limitations
Storage: Doesn’t fit inside any Sheriff’s Office facility, leaving the vehicle exposed to the elements year-round and
contributing to reliability issues like winter starting failures, failing door entry steps, and the vehicle stabilizing jacks.
Difficult to Deploy: The 32' platform is difficult to position in many operational locations while providing inadequate
workspace, reliable power, and modern technology requirements for the units that would need to use it.

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Current Command Vehicle – Operational Limitations
Unreliable HVAC: The vehicles cannot maintain comfortable conditions for personnel in either hot or cold environments.
Generator Failure: On-board generator routinely fails and overheats, limiting reliability during operations where all of the
communications equipment and drone sustainment are reliant on the ability to have electoral power to charge batteries.

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Current Command Vehicle – Operational Limitations
Outdated Technology: Workstations cannot effectively support large screen monitors, laptops and satellite internet
connectivity needed for done operations and our current command and control technology requirements.
Deteriorating Condition: Flooring is cracking and separating, with continued maintenance issues throughout the vehicle.
Lack of usable storage: The vehicle has fixed cabinets and small file drawers throughout that are unused due to modern
practices of laptop computers. There is no usable storage for drone cases, battery banks or other equipment.

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One-Year Planning and Development Process
This project was developed over approximately one year by the personnel who will actually use and maintain these
vehicles. The process included research, agency visits, vendor demonstrations and direct input from SWAT, CNT,
Drone and dispatch personnel.
• Input from the ERU/SWAT Commander, CNT, Drone and 911 Dispatch.
• Visited other agencies and reviewed vehicles currently in service.
• Attended conferences and vendor demonstrations.
• Evaluated multiple specialty vehicle designs.
• Developed VEH 1 and VEH 2 around their specific missions.
• Considered equipment, technology, storage, deployment and maintenance requirements.
• Focused on long-term operational needs rather than simply replacing the existing vehicle.

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Two-Vehicle Solution
The proposed solution replaces one aging, unreliable Command Vehicle with two purpose-built vehicles designed
around the Sheriff's Office's current operational needs. Each vehicle has a different primary mission while
maintaining the ability to support the other when needed.
• VEH 1: Command, CNT, intelligence, communications and remote dispatch.
• VEH 2: Drone/UAS, equipment, charging, overwatch and secondary command.
• Smaller and more maneuverable than the current 32' Command Vehicle.
• Designed around actual ERU operations rather than trying to make one vehicle serve every function.
• Both vehicles can operate independently or together.
• Provides additional operational flexibility and redundancy.

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Why Two Vehicles Instead of One
• ERU does not operate from a single location during every incident.
• Command, CNT functions remain at a primary staging location at time miles from the scene.
• Drone personnel need to be closer to the incident for connectivity and effective operations to support SWAT/ERU.
• VEH 1 can remain as primary command while VEH 2 operates drones closer to the incident .
• Allows simultaneous operations in different locations.
• VEH 2 can serve as secondary command if needed for a separate simultaneous event.
• Provides flexibility for smaller operations where only one vehicle is necessary like a crime scene investigation.
• Provides support to local agencies and partner agencies that rely on ERU, drone and investigative support.
• Provides redundancy if one vehicle is unavailable.

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Vehicle Design and Operational Requirements
The vehicles were designed to be practical, reliable and easier to deploy than the existing 32' Command Vehicle while
providing the technology and workspace needed for modern ERU operations. The goal is a vehicle that is practical to
drive, store, deploy, maintain and operate—not simply a larger replacement for the current Command Vehicle.
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Compact and easier to maneuver.
Easier to position at operational locations.
Designed to fit available indoor storage.
Climate-controlled work environment.
Modern electrical and power systems.
Integrated communications.
Modern workstations and technology.
Dedicated and organized equipment storage.
Dedicated Drone battery charging and power capability.
Improved weather protection.
Easier access to onboard systems for maintenance.
Designed for extended operations.
Built around current equipment with flexibility for future technology.

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Common Vehicle Build Platform – VEH 1 & VEH 2
Both VEH 1 and VEH 2 are proposed to be built on a new Ford E-450 cutaway chassis featuring a 7.3L V8 gas engine,
automatic transmission, dual rear wheels, and a 14,500 GVWR platform designed for heavy-duty public safety operations.
Each vehicle would utilize a custom 14-foot dry van style body with an 83” interior height and 93” width, providing a
spacious interior workspace capable of supporting command, communications, investigative, and drone operations. The
body construction includes aluminum walls and roof structure, insulated walls and ceiling, reinforced flooring, and a fully
undercoated underside for long-term durability and all-weather use.
The interior layout is designed specifically for mobile public safety operations and includes insulated walls, commercialgrade flooring, FRP wall coverings, integrated workspace areas, storage capability, and configurable room layouts using
pocket door separation. Additional operational features include automatic entry steps, LED courtesy lighting, backup
camera system, grab handles, and safety systems designed to improve field usability during extended incidents.
Both vehicles are intended to function as independent mobile operational platforms capable of supporting command and
control operations, communications, investigations, drone support, emergency management, public events, and
prolonged critical incidents while operating independently from fixed infrastructure.

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VEH 1 - Mobile Command

Mobile ERU Command / Crisis Negotiations Team Operations / Investigations and Mobile Dispatch
VEH 1 will be configured as a fully functional ERU
Command/CNT special service vehicle with primary
responsibility for supporting ERU Command and Crisis
Negotiations Team operations. This platform will provide a
deployable communications and coordination hub capable of
operating independently from fixed infrastructure during
critical incidents, large-scale events, and extended operations.
The vehicle will include dedicated CNT workspace, secure
communications systems, live intelligence and drone feed
monitoring capability, and integration with SWAT/ERU
command operations. VEH 1 will enhance the Sheriff’s Office
ability to manage prolonged barricade situations, hostage
incidents, major crime scenes, planned public events, and
other critical incidents while maintaining operational
continuity in the field. In addition to its primary command and
negotiation's role, VEH 1 will also serve as a rapid-deploy
investigative platform, a remote dispatch center and provide
support capabilities for drone operations when needed.
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VEH 1 - Mobile Command
ERU Command & CNT Operations Workspace
• Dedicated negotiator/operations workspace
• Printer/scanner capability
• Multiple briefing monitors and whiteboards
• Situational awareness displays
Investigations Operations & Workspace
• Mobile workspace for crime scene processing
• Investigator interviews and case coordination
• Workstations for evidence documentation
Remote Dispatch Operations & Workspace
• Mobile dispatch/CAD console
• Multiple 800 MHz radios
• Cross-agency radio interoperability
Communications & Connectivity
• Starlink satellite internet
• Cellular signal booster
• Integrated Wi-Fi and hardwired Ethernet
Power & Sustainability
• Inverter and onboard battery bank
• Shore power connection
• Climate control for extended operations
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VEH 1 - Mobile Command

Mobile Command / Crisis Negotiations Team Operations / Investigations / Mobile Dispatch

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VEH 2 – Drone Operations

Drone Operations / Mobile Command /Crime Scene & Investigative Support / Multi-Mission Deployment
VEH 2 will be configured as a DRONE operations
special service vehicle with primary responsibility
for supporting and sustaining DRONE missions in
the field. This platform will provide organized
equipment storage, onboard charging capability,
live video feed integration, and protected
workspace for drone pilots and support personnel
during tactical operations, search operations,
disaster response, major crime scenes, and public
events. VEH 2 will be designed to support rapid
deployment and long-duration drone operations
while improving operational efficiency and mission
readiness. In addition to its primary drone support
mission, VEH 2 will also function as a secondary
mobile command vehicle capable of supporting
ERU Command, Crisis Negotiations, investigations,
and basic command and control operations during
incidents or events when VEH 1 is unavailable or
already deployed to another event.
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VEH 2 – Drone Operations
Drone Operations Workspace and Storage
• Ladder access to roof top drone flight platform
• Dedicated storage for drones’ and support equipment.
• Interior and exterior TVs mounted to view flight
• Awning for weather protection during drone operations.
ERU Command & CNT Operations Workspace
• Dedicated negotiator/operations workspace
• Printer/scanner capability
• Multiple briefing monitors and whiteboards
• Situational awareness displays
Investigations Operations & Workspace
• Mobile workspace for crime scene processing
• Investigator interviews and case coordination
• Workstations for evidence documentation
Communications & Connectivity
• Starlink satellite internet
• Cellular signal booster
• Integrated Wi-Fi and hardwired Ethernet
Power & Sustainability
• Inverter and onboard battery bank
• Shore power connection
• Climate control for extended operations
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VEH 2 – Drone Operations

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Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Funds – Specialty Vehicle Procurement Proposals
LDV, Inc – Is the preferred builder based of multiple factors to include they provided the lowest bid, they are the closet company being in Burlington, Wisconsin a 5-hour drive from
Chisago County. LDV, Inc has also built eight vehicles in the past two years for Minnesota Law Enforcement agencies being (4) mobile command vehicles, (2) mobile crime lab vehicles,
(1) Hostage Negations vehicle, and (1) SWAT Tactical Vehicle. Multiple members of the working group were able to tour several of the finished LDV, Inc command vehicles in person. The
Minnesota Law Enforcement agencies that have purchased LDV, Inc are Eden Prairie Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Minneapolis Police Department, McLeod
County Sheriff’s Office, Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
LDV, Inc bids:
VEH 1 Command
VEH 2 DRONE
TOTAL

$305,824
$292,799
$598,623

Wakarusa Coach Co – Would be the second builder the working group would look to use for the builds as the quality of product looked to be similar and the price points were
comparable. However, they were higher priced and substantially farther away being located in Wakarusa, Indiana, a 9-hour drive from Chisago County.
Wakarusa Coach Co. bids:
VEH 1 Command
$305,243
VEH 2 DRONE
$310,703
TOTAL
$615,946
FARBER – Would be the third option but based of the specifications given they came in substantially higher priced with a base quote for the two vehicles. In addition, they are the third
farthest away, being a 12-hour drive from Chisago County.
FARBER bids:
VEH 1 Command
VEH 2 DRONE
TOTAL

$534,885
$551,767
$1,086,652

MBF Industries, Inc. – Was contacted and sent bid specifications. They do not build on E-450 chassis but do on E-550 and larger. They gave a general bid based on our specification
that each vehicle would be between $5,000,000 and $600,000 per vehicle so over one million and they are located the farthest away being a 23-hour drive to Sanford, Florida.
MBF Industries bids:
VEH 1 Command
VEH 2 DRONE
TOTAL

$500,000+
$500,000+
$1,000,000+

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The quotes that were received from the bidding process
VEH 1 Command $305,824
VEH 2 DRONE
$292,799
TOTAL
$598,623

VEH 1 Command $305,243
VEH 2 DRONE
$310,703
TOTAL
$615,946

VEH 1 Command $534,885
VEH 2 DRONE
$551,767
TOTAL
$1,086,652

VEH 1 Command $500,000
VEH 2 DRONE
$600,000
TOTAL
$1,100,000
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Chisago County Sheriff's Office
Special Service Vehicles
•Scalable, Multi-Mission Response
•Mobile Command & Redundancy
•Countywide Operational Coverage
•Future-Focused Capability

Public Safety Funds – $600,000

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CHISAGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLES

Chisago County Sheriff's Office Special Service
Vehicles
Command Vehicle Replacement and Two-Vehicle Specialty Service Vehicle Proposal

Table of Contents
1. Current Command Vehicle – Operational Limitations
2. Proposed Two-Vehicle Solution
3. Why Two Vehicles Instead of One
4. VEH 1 – Command / CNT / Remote Dispatch
5. VEH 2 – Drone / Secondary Command
6. Drone Unit Growth and Expansion
7. Drone Unit Operational and Technological Advancement
8. CNT Growth and Expansion
9. CNT Operational and Technological Advancement
10. ERU Utilization and Operational Growth
11. One-Year Planning and Development Process
12. Vehicle Design and Operational Requirements
13. Vendor Research and Competitive Proposals
14. Cost Comparison
15. Overall Operational and Financial Justification
16. Conclusion

1. Current Command Vehicle – Operational Limitations

Current Command Vehicle
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office currently operates a 2000 Ford F-550 32' Command Vehicle. The vehicle has
approximately 7,674 miles but is now 26 years old and has significant age-related reliability, maintenance,
technology and deployment limitations.
The current Command Vehicle is an aging platform that no longer provides the reliability, workspace, technology or
operational flexibility needed for today's Sheriff's Office and multi-agency operations.
Replacement with two purpose-built specialty service vehicles will provide the dedicated capabilities, reliability and
flexibility needed to support Command, CNT, Drone/UAS and other operational needs.

Operational Limitations
26 Years Old
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2000 Ford F-550 32' Command Vehicle.

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Approximately 7,674 miles.

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Significant age-related reliability and maintenance concerns.

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Unreliable and Difficult to Deploy
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The vehicle routinely has difficulty starting or completely fails to start during winter conditions despite
efforts to keep it operational.

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HVAC system cannot consistently maintain suitable interior conditions.

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Failing entry steps create additional deployment and access concerns.

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Stabilizing jacks have created deployment and mobility problems.

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Age and condition make the vehicle increasingly difficult to depend on for emergency or extended
operations.

Generator Failures
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The onboard generator routinely fails and overheats.

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Generator problems limit the ability to conduct extended operations.

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The vehicle's electrical and power systems are no longer dependable enough for the technology and
equipment required today.

Too Large, Too Limited
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The current 32' platform is difficult to position in many operational locations.

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Its size limits where it can be safely and practically deployed.

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Despite its size, the vehicle does not provide adequate workspace for all of the units that increasingly need
to operate from it.

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The current design does not provide the flexibility needed for modern ERU operations.

Outdated Technology
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Existing workstations are not designed to effectively support current laptops, printers, internet connectivity
and modern communications.

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The vehicle does not provide an integrated platform for current intelligence, mapping, video,
communications and situational-awareness technology.

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Modern ERU operations require substantially more technology than the vehicle was designed to support.

Deteriorating Condition
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Flooring is cracking and separating.

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Headlight condensation and other maintenance issues continue to develop.

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The overall condition of the vehicle continues to deteriorate as it ages.

No Indoor Storage
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The vehicle cannot be stored inside any available Sheriff's Office facility.

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It remains exposed to the elements year-round.

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Continued outdoor storage contributes to deterioration and maintenance issues.

The current vehicle is increasingly unreliable, difficult to deploy, difficult to maintain and unable to effectively
support the technological and operational requirements of the Sheriff's Office and ERU.

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2. Proposed Two-Vehicle Solution
The proposed project replaces the current Command Vehicle with two purpose-built specialty service vehicles
designed around two different primary missions.

VEH 1
Command / CNT / Remote Dispatch
Primary mission:
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ERU Command

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CNT operations

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Intelligence and information management

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Remote dispatch

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Communications

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Incident coordination

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Multi-agency operations

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Extended operational workspace

VEH 2
Drone / Secondary Command
Primary mission:
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Drone/UAS operations

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Drone equipment storage

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Battery charging

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Drone mission planning

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Close-in incident operations

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Overwatch

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Interior drone operations

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Secondary command capability

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Local agency support

The two vehicles are not intended to duplicate each other.
They are designed to provide different capabilities while also being able to support each other when needed.
This approach provides the Sheriff's Office with two smaller, more practical specialty vehicles rather than replacing
the existing 32' Command Vehicle with another large command vehicle.

3. Why Two Vehicles Instead of One
The ERU consists of SWAT, CNT and Drone/UAS personnel. Each component of the ERU has different operational
requirements, equipment and deployment locations.
A single large vehicle cannot effectively solve all of these requirements.
During an operation, Command, CNT and intelligence personnel may be operating from a location several miles
away from the actual incident while the Drone Unit needs to be much closer to the incident to maintain reliable
signal connectivity and provide effective drone operations.

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The two-vehicle concept allows the Sheriff's Office to place each vehicle where it provides the greatest operational
benefit.

Two Vehicles Allow
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Command and Drone operations to occur at different locations.

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Drone personnel to operate closer to the incident.

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Reliable drone connectivity and positioning.

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Command and CNT to remain at a primary command location.

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VEH 1 to remain at the primary command location while VEH 2 operates near the incident.

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Multiple simultaneous or geographically separated operations.

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VEH 2 to function as a secondary command location if VEH 1 is unavailable or committed to another
operation.

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Support for local police departments and partner agencies.

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Greater flexibility when only one ERU component is needed.

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Greater flexibility when multiple ERU components are needed simultaneously.

The two vehicles also provide redundancy.
If one vehicle is unavailable, the second vehicle can still provide a degree of command, communications, technology
and operational support.
The concept is not to purchase two Command Vehicles.
It is a request for two vehicles with different primary missions that can support each other when needed.

4. VEH 1 – Command / CNT / Remote Dispatch

Primary Mission
VEH 1 will provide a dedicated mobile command, intelligence, communications and remote dispatch platform.
It will primarily support:
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ERU Command

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CNT

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Intelligence

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Remote dispatch

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Communications

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Incident coordination

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Multi-agency operations

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Extended operations

Operational Uses
VEH 1 will support:
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ERU command operations

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CNT operations

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Intelligence and investigative support

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Remote dispatch

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Radio and communications operations

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CAD and mapping

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Multi-agency coordination

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Drone video and information feeds

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Extended operations

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Crime scenes

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Major investigations

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SWAT operations

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Warrant services

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Emergency ERU callouts

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Critical incidents

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Other Sheriff's Office operations requiring a mobile command or communications platform

VEH 1 will provide a permanent, integrated workspace for personnel who currently have to establish command and
intelligence capabilities using a combination of the existing Command Vehicle, portable equipment and equipment
transported to the incident.
The vehicle will be designed around the actual needs of the personnel who will use it rather than attempting to
replicate the existing 32' Command Vehicle.

5. VEH 2 – Drone / Secondary Command

Primary Mission
VEH 2 will provide a dedicated Drone/UAS deployment and operational platform while maintaining the ability to
function as a secondary command vehicle.
The primary purpose is to provide the Drone Unit with a vehicle that is organized, preloaded, powered, climatecontrolled and ready for immediate deployment.

Operational Uses
VEH 2 will support:
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Drone/UAS deployment

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Overwatch operations

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Interior drone operations

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Drone mission planning

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Battery charging

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Drone equipment storage

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Search operations

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Missing/endangered person investigations

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Crime scenes

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SWAT operations

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Warrant services

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Emergency callouts

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Disaster response

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Local agency assistance

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Extended drone operations

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Secondary command operations

The vehicle will provide a dedicated environment where Drone personnel can operate equipment, manage batteries,
monitor drone video and maintain communications without relying on squad vehicles, portable equipment and
temporary setups.

6. Drone Unit Growth and Expansion
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office Drone Unit has experienced significant growth in personnel, equipment,
technology and operational use.

Growth in Personnel and Equipment
2019
•

5 Drone pilots

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2 drones

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Approximately 60–90 minutes of flight capability

Current Capability
•

12 Drone pilots

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4 overwatch drones

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12 interior drones

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Approximately 38 sets of batteries across the four overwatch platforms

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Capability for 12+ hours of continuous flight when properly staffed and managed

Current Overwatch Drone Platforms
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DJI M30T

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DJI M3T

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DJI M4T

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DJI M4TD

Interior Drone Fleet
•

12 DJI Avata 2 interior drones

The increase in personnel, aircraft, batteries and supporting equipment has significantly increased the amount of
equipment required to deploy and operate the Drone Unit.

Growth in Mission Use
Documented Drone missions have increased substantially over time:
Year

Missions

2019

13

2020

27

2021

18

2022

15

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Year

Missions

2023

23

2024

43

2025

50

2026 YTD

38

Total

227

The most significant increase has occurred during the past three years:
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2024 – 43 missions

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2025 – 50 missions

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2026 YTD – 38 missions

The Drone Unit is now a regularly utilized ERU resource rather than an occasional specialty capability.

7. Drone Unit Operational and Technological Advancement
As the Drone Unit has grown, its role has changed from primarily short-duration aerial observation to a much more
capable and sustained operational resource.

Changes in Operational Role
The Drone Unit now supports:
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SWAT operations

•

Warrant services

•

Emergency ERU callouts

•

Overwatch

•

Search operations

•

Missing/endangered person investigations

•

Crime scenes

•

Investigations

•

Disaster response

•

Local agency assistance

•

Extended operations

•

Interior drone operations

Drone operations have also become increasingly integrated with SWAT and CNT.
Real-time Drone video and information can be provided to ERU personnel to improve situational awareness and
operational decision-making.

Technological Advancement
Drone technology and operational capability have developed significantly.
Early operations generally provided approximately 60–90 minutes of flight capability.
By 2024, the unit began conducting operations lasting approximately 2–3 hours.
Current SWAT operations routinely involve approximately 3–4 hours of Drone overwatch.

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The unit has conducted 6+ hour operations and has completed approximately 8 hours of sustained Drone
operations.
The current requirement is to maintain the capability for 12+ hours of sustained operations.
This increase in operational duration has required a corresponding increase in:
•

Batteries

•

Chargers

•

Power requirements

•

Generator capability

•

Equipment storage

•

Workspace

•

Personnel support

•

Weather protection

Current Deployment Limitation
The Drone Unit does not currently have a designated vehicle.
When activated, Drone pilots must respond to the Sheriff's Office, collect the required equipment and load it into
available space in squad vehicles.
This equipment includes:
•

Four large drone cases

•

Two battery chargers

•

Portable gas generator

•

Two additional interior drones in cases

•

Additional battery case

•

Toolbox

•

Cables and miscellaneous backup equipment

•

Equipment cart

•

Other equipment required for the mission

The equipment is loaded into squad vehicle back seats, cargo areas and other available areas where the equipment
can fit.
The pilots then drive the equipment to the operational location.
This process adds approximately 15–20 minutes to deployment and creates additional opportunities for equipment
to be forgotten, left behind or damaged.
Once on location, the equipment must be unloaded and assembled before Drone operations can begin.

Year-Round Operations
The Drone Unit operates throughout the entire year and in a wide range of weather conditions.
Drone operations have occurred in:
•

Extreme heat

•

Subzero temperatures

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Snow

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Rain

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Other adverse weather conditions

The Drone Unit currently uses a popup awning to provide some protection from the elements. The protection is
limited and does not provide a dedicated climate-controlled workspace.
As Drone operations have increased in duration, the need for a dedicated operational environment has also
increased.
The Drone Unit is now routinely conducting sustained operations lasting several hours.
The unit has conducted approximately 8 hours of sustained Drone operations and needs to maintain the capability to
support 12+ hours of continuous operations.
Long-duration operations require:
•

Multiple batteries

•

Multiple charging systems

•

Reliable electrical power

•

Generator capability

•

Organized equipment storage

•

Workspace

•

Climate control

•

Weather protection

•

Communications

•

Personnel support

The current method of transporting equipment in squad vehicles and operating under a popup awning was not
designed for this level of sustained Drone/UAS operations.

Future Operational Requirement
VEH 2 will provide a dedicated, organized and deployment-ready platform for the Drone Unit.
The vehicle will provide:
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Dedicated Drone equipment storage

•

Dedicated battery storage

•

Charging capability

•

Reliable onboard power

•

Climate-controlled workspace

•

Weather protection

•

Workstations

•

Communications

•

Organized equipment deployment

•

Mission-planning space

•

Space for Drone operators to work during extended operations

The objective is to transition from a system where pilots transport and assemble Drone equipment for each mission
to a dedicated platform where the Drone Unit can respond, deploy and operate.

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8. CNT Growth and Expansion
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) has experienced significant growth in team size,
operational responsibilities and involvement within the ERU.

Growth in Team Size
The CNT has grown from approximately 4–6 team members to 12 team members.
This increase has provided greater staffing capacity and allowed CNT to support a much broader range of ERU
operations.

Growth in Operational Involvement
CNT involvement in SWAT/ERU operations has changed significantly.
Historically, CNT was primarily utilized for:
•

Hostage situations

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Armed barricades

•

Other incidents requiring traditional crisis negotiation

CNT is now involved in all types of ERU operations, ranging from smaller-scale warrant services to major hostage or
barricade situations.
Current CNT involvement can include:
•

Warrant services

•

SWAT operations

•

Emergency ERU callouts

•

Hostage situations

•

Armed barricades

•

Intelligence gathering

•

Threat analysis

•

Communications

•

Pattern-of-life information

•

Situational awareness

•

Real-time operational support

•

Drone/UAS integration

•

Command and incident coordination

CNT has transitioned from a specialty resource used primarily during hostage and barricade incidents to an
integrated component of the ERU.

Growth in Callouts
CNT involvement has also increased significantly.
Historically, CNT responded to approximately 2–3 callouts per year.
In the past 10 months alone, CNT has been involved in 16 callouts.
This represents a substantial increase in both the frequency and operational importance of CNT involvement.
CNT is now routinely incorporated into ERU planning and operations rather than being activated only when a
traditional negotiation situation develops.

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9. CNT Operational and Technological Advancement
As CNT involvement in ERU operations has increased, the team's role and technological requirements have also
expanded.

Changes in Operational Role
CNT has transitioned from primarily responding to hostage and barricade situations to providing support throughout
the full range of ERU operations.
CNT is now involved from smaller-scale warrant services through complex hostage and barricade situations.
The team provides information and support before, during and throughout ERU operations.

Current CNT Functions
•

Crisis negotiation

•

Intelligence gathering

•

Threat analysis

•

Communications

•

Pattern-of-life information

•

Situational awareness

•

Mapping

•

Real-time information sharing

•

SWAT support

•

Drone/UAS support

•

Command support

•

Incident coordination

CNT has become an information and communications hub for the ERU.

Technological Advancement
As the CNT role has expanded, so has its use of technology.
CNT now connects SWAT, CNT and Drone/UAS personnel through multiple communication platforms, situationalawareness applications, mapping technology and other digital systems.
CNT can receive and display:
•

Real-time Drone/UAS video

•

Forward-deployed information

•

Mapping information

•

Intelligence

•

Situational-awareness information

•

Other operational information

This allows CNT to collect, organize and distribute information to Command and personnel operating in the field.
The ability to connect SWAT, CNT and Drone/UAS through multiple communication platforms, applications and
mapping systems has made CNT an important part of the ERU's overall information system.

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Current Operational Limitation
The Sheriff's Office currently does not have a dedicated, modern platform designed around these capabilities.
CNT currently transports monitors, computers, cables and other technology in totes.
These items must be transported to the operational location and then unpacked and assembled to create an ERU
command and information center.
Depending on the incident, personnel may have to establish this equipment at whatever location is available.
The current Command Vehicle is no longer reliable or technologically capable enough to provide the platform
needed for this expanded CNT role.
As a result, CNT has developed significantly in personnel, operational involvement and technology, but the physical
platform used to support those capabilities has not kept pace.

Future Operational Requirement
VEH 1 will provide CNT with a permanent, integrated platform designed around its current and future role within the
ERU.
The vehicle will provide:
•

Integrated workstations

•

Computers and monitors

•

Communications

•

Mapping

•

Situational-awareness technology

•

Intelligence and information management

•

Real-time Drone/UAS video

•

Remote dispatch capability

•

Command and coordination workspace

This will eliminate the need to transport technology in totes and establish an improvised command and information
center at each location.
The objective is to move from transporting and assembling an information system to operating from a purposebuilt ERU information and command center.

10. ERU Utilization and Operational Growth
The need for these vehicles extends beyond a single ERU component.
The ERU consists of:
•

SWAT

•

Crisis Negotiation Team

•

Drone/UAS

These units increasingly operate together during complex incidents.
Over approximately the past 10 months, the ERU has supported:
•

11 warrant services

•

5 emergency callouts

These operations have required SWAT, CNT, Drone/UAS or combinations of the ERU components.
The ERU also assists local police departments and partner agencies when requested.
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ERU Operational Uses
The ERU vehicles may support:
•

Search warrants

•

Emergency callouts

•

SWAT operations

•

Crisis negotiations

•

Drone operations

•

Missing/endangered person searches

•

Crime scenes

•

Investigations

•

Disaster response

•

Remote dispatch

•

Multi-agency incidents

•

Local agency assistance

•

Extended operations

•

Other incidents requiring specialized ERU resources

The proposed vehicles are therefore not limited to a single type of operation.
They are intended to provide flexible operational support across the Sheriff's Office and partner agencies.

11. One-Year Planning and Development Process
This project has been developed over approximately one year.
The process has involved personnel who will actually operate, deploy and maintain the vehicles.

Working Group
The working group included:
•

ERU/SWAT Commander

•

CNT Team Leader

•

Multiple CNT members

•

Current Sheriff's Office 911 Dispatcher

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Drone Team Leader

•

Multiple Drone Unit members

The working group reviewed the current Command Vehicle, identified operational limitations, researched available
specialty vehicle designs and developed requirements for two different vehicles.

Research and Evaluation
The working group:
•

Visited other agencies.

•

Viewed specialty service vehicles currently in use.

•

Attended conferences.

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Participated in vendor demonstrations.

•

Reviewed different specialty vehicle designs.

•

Evaluated operational requirements.

•

Reviewed storage and deployment needs.

•

Evaluated technology requirements.

•

Considered vehicle size and maneuverability.

•

Considered long-term maintenance.

•

Developed separate requirements for VEH 1 and VEH 2.

•

Combined and refined common requirements where practical.

The two vehicles were developed independently around their primary missions and then refined to provide flexibility
and interoperability.

Storage and Deployment Considerations
One of the significant considerations was the limited amount of available indoor storage at the Sheriff's Office.
The proposed vehicles were designed to:
•

Fit available indoor storage areas.

•

Be easier to drive.

•

Be easier to position.

•

Be easier to deploy.

•

Be easier to maintain.

•

Provide climate-controlled environments.

•

Provide modern electrical systems.

•

Support long-term onboard technology.

•

Support extended ERU operations.

The project has therefore not been developed simply as a request for new vehicles.
It has been developed around actual operational needs and the limitations of the existing platform.

12. Vehicle Design and Operational Requirements
The proposed vehicles are intended to be smaller and more practical than the current 32' Command Vehicle while
providing substantially more modern capabilities.

Key Design Considerations
Compact
The vehicles should be compact enough to operate in a variety of locations without the positioning problems
associated with the current 32' Command Vehicle.

Maneuverability
The vehicles should be easier to drive and position during incidents.

Deployment
The vehicles should be designed for rapid deployment without requiring extensive setup before they can be used.
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Indoor Storage
The vehicles should be designed to fit available Sheriff's Office indoor storage areas when possible.
This will reduce exposure to weather and help protect the vehicles and onboard equipment.

Climate Control
Both vehicles need to provide an appropriate operating environment for personnel and technology in Minnesota
weather.

Electrical and Power Systems
Modern electrical systems are necessary to support:
•

Computers

•

Monitors

•

Communications

•

Charging equipment

•

Drone batteries

•

Other onboard technology

Integrated Communications
The vehicles should support the communications needs of the personnel using them.

Modern Workstations
Workstations must support current laptops, monitors, mapping systems, communications and other technology.

Organized Storage
Equipment should have designated locations so it can remain organized, protected and ready for deployment.

Long-Term Maintainability
The vehicles should be designed so systems and equipment can be maintained, accessed and upgraded as
technology changes.

Sustained Operations
The vehicles should support extended operations rather than being designed only for short-duration deployments.

13. Vendor Research and Competitive Proposals
Four companies were contacted and provided the specifications for both proposed vehicles.
The vendors evaluated were:
•

LDV, Inc.

•

Wakarusa Coach Co.

•

FARBER

•

MBF Industries

The goal was to obtain competitive proposals based on the same general VEH 1 and VEH 2 requirements.

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LDV, Inc.
LDV is located in Burlington, Wisconsin, approximately five hours from Chisago County.
LDV has built eight vehicles in the past two years for Minnesota law enforcement agencies, including:
•

4 Mobile Command vehicles

•

2 Mobile Crime Lab vehicles

•

1 Hostage Negotiation vehicle

•

1 SWAT Tactical vehicle

Agencies identified through the research included:
•

Eden Prairie Police Department

•

Washington County Sheriff's Office

•

Minneapolis Police Department

•

McLeod County Sheriff's Office

•

Goodhue County Sheriff's Office

•

Minnesota BCA

Multiple members of the Sheriff's Office working group toured completed LDV vehicles as part of the evaluation
process.
LDV Proposed Pricing
•

VEH 1 – $305,824

•

VEH 2 – $292,799

•

Total – $598,623

The total is within the $600,000 project budget.

Wakarusa Coach Co.
Wakarusa Coach Co. is located in Wakarusa, Indiana, approximately nine hours from Chisago County.
Proposed Pricing
•

VEH 1 – $305,243

•

VEH 2 – $310,703

•

Total – $615,946

Wakarusa's total proposal is above the $600,000 project budget.
Wakarusa's VEH 1 individual price is slightly lower than LDV's VEH 1 price; however, LDV has the lower total project
cost.

FARBER
FARBER is approximately 12 hours from Chisago County.
Proposed Pricing
•

VEH 1 – $534,885

•

VEH 2 – $551,767

•

Total – $1,086,652

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FARBER's total proposal is substantially above the available $600,000 project budget.

MBF Industries
MBF Industries is located in Sanford, Florida, approximately 23 hours from Chisago County.
MBF does not build the proposed vehicles on the Ford E-450 chassis.
MBF builds on larger chassis, including E-550 and larger platforms.
The estimated cost discussed for MBF was approximately $500,000 or more per vehicle, resulting in a projected total
of approximately $1 million or more for two vehicles.
This would substantially exceed the available $600,000 project budget.

14. Cost Comparison

Competitive Proposal Comparison
Vendor

VEH 1

VEH 2

Total

LDV

$305,824

$292,799

$598,623

Wakarusa Coach Co.

$305,243

$310,703

$615,946

FARBER

$534,885

$551,767

$1,086,652

MBF Industries

$500,000+ estimated $500,000+ estimated $1,000,000+ estimated

Project Budget
Available Project Budget: $600,000

LDV Total
$598,623

Remaining Within Budget
$1,377
LDV's total proposal is within the established $600,000 project budget.
LDV is therefore the lowest total project bid of the vendors that provided complete proposals for both vehicles.
It is important to distinguish the total project cost from the individual vehicle prices.
Wakarusa's VEH 1 individual price is slightly lower than LDV's VEH 1 price. However, LDV's combined price for both
vehicles is lower than Wakarusa's combined price and remains within the $600,000 project budget.

15. Overall Operational and Financial Justification
The proposed project addresses several separate but connected operational problems.

Replacement of an Aging Command Vehicle
The existing 2000 Ford F-550 Command Vehicle is 26 years old and increasingly unreliable.
The vehicle has:
•

Winter starting problems

•

HVAC problems

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Generator failures

•

Failing entry steps

•

Stabilizing jack issues

•

Deteriorating flooring

•

Other age-related maintenance issues

•

Outdated technology

•

No indoor storage location

Continuing to rely on the existing vehicle creates increasing operational and maintenance concerns.

Modernization of ERU Command and Information Capabilities
The ERU has developed significantly beyond the capabilities that existed when the current Command Vehicle was
designed.
CNT now provides:
•

Crisis negotiation

•

Intelligence

•

Situational awareness

•

Mapping

•

Information management

•

Real-time Drone video

•

Communications integration

•

Information sharing between SWAT, CNT and Drone

The current platform was not designed for these requirements.
VEH 1 will provide an integrated command and information platform.

Modernization of Drone Operations
The Drone Unit has grown from:
•

5 pilots in 2019 to 12 pilots currently.

•

2 drones to 4 overwatch drones and 12 interior drones.

•

Approximately 60–90 minutes of early flight capability to sustained operations lasting several hours.

•

Short-duration missions to operations that have reached approximately 8 hours.

The Drone Unit now needs to maintain the capability to conduct 12+ hours of sustained operations.
The amount of equipment required to support these missions has also increased.
Without a dedicated vehicle, this equipment must continue to be loaded into squad vehicles for each deployment.
VEH 2 provides a dedicated platform for the Drone Unit and removes the need to use squad vehicles as temporary
Drone equipment carriers.

Modernization of CNT Operations
CNT has grown from approximately 4–6 members to 12 members.
The team's role has expanded from primarily hostage and barricade response to involvement in the full range of ERU
operations.
CNT is now involved in:
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Warrant services

•

SWAT operations

•

Hostage situations

•

Barricades

•

Intelligence

•

Threat analysis

•

Communications

•

Drone/UAS integration

•

Situational awareness

•

Command support

CNT involvement has increased from approximately 2–3 callouts per year historically to approximately 15 callouts in
the past 10 months alone.
VEH 1 provides the infrastructure necessary to support this expanded role.

Better Deployment and Positioning
The two vehicles are smaller and more flexible than the existing 32' Command Vehicle.
They can be positioned according to the operational needs of the incident.
VEH 1 can remain at the primary command location while VEH 2 moves closer to the incident.
This is particularly important for Drone operations where distance and positioning can affect connectivity and
operational effectiveness.

Increased Operational Flexibility
The vehicles can operate:
•

Together

•

Independently

•

At different locations

•

With different ERU components

•

In support of local agencies

•

During extended operations

•

During multiple simultaneous operations

This provides substantially more flexibility than replacing the existing Command Vehicle with another single large
platform.

Improved Reliability
The proposed vehicles are new platforms designed specifically for the Sheriff's Office's operational requirements.
They will provide:
•

Modern electrical systems

•

Modern HVAC

•

Modern technology

•

Integrated communications

•

Dedicated workstations

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Organized equipment storage

•

Dedicated Drone charging

•

Climate-controlled work areas

•

Improved weather protection

•

Easier maintenance

•

Better access to onboard systems

Better Use of Existing Resources
The project also improves the use of equipment the Sheriff's Office already owns.
The Drone Unit has invested significantly in aircraft, batteries, charging systems and other technology.
CNT has invested in computers, monitors, communications and situational-awareness technology.
The proposed vehicles provide the infrastructure necessary to effectively deploy and use those existing resources.

16. Conclusion
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office is no longer operating with the same mission requirements that existed when the
current Command Vehicle was purchased.
The current 2000 Ford F-550 32' Command Vehicle is 26 years old, increasingly unreliable and no longer provides the
technology, workspace, reliability or flexibility required for modern Sheriff's Office and ERU operations.
At the same time, the ERU has grown significantly.
The Drone Unit has expanded in personnel, aircraft, interior drone capability, battery capacity, mission frequency and
flight duration.
CNT has expanded from a small team primarily focused on hostage and barricade negotiations into a 12-member
unit that is integrated into the full range of ERU operations.
CNT now provides intelligence, threat analysis, communications, situational awareness and real-time information
integration between SWAT, CNT and Drone/UAS.
These changes have created operational requirements that the existing Command Vehicle was never designed to
support.
The proposed solution is not simply a replacement Command Vehicle.
It is a transition from one aging, oversized and unreliable platform to two purpose-built specialty service vehicles
with different primary missions.

VEH 1
Command / CNT / Remote Dispatch
Designed to provide:
•

ERU Command

•

CNT

•

Intelligence

•

Remote dispatch

•

Communications

•

Mapping

•

Situational awareness

•

Real-time Drone information

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Multi-agency coordination

•

Extended operational workspace

VEH 2
Drone / Secondary Command
Designed to provide:
•

Dedicated Drone deployment

•

Drone equipment storage

•

Battery charging

•

Reliable power

•

Weather protection

•

Climate-controlled operations

•

Drone mission planning

•

Overwatch

•

Interior drone operations

•

Extended Drone operations

•

Secondary command capability

•

Local agency support

The two vehicles provide capabilities that complement each other while allowing each vehicle to operate
independently when needed.
The project has been researched and developed over approximately one year by the personnel who will actually
operate, deploy and maintain the vehicles.
The working group has reviewed other agencies, visited specialty vehicle manufacturers and completed vehicle
demonstrations. The proposed designs are based on operational experience, current ERU capabilities, future
requirements, equipment needs, storage limitations and the actual conditions under which these vehicles will be
used.
The competitive proposal process resulted in a lowest total project bid of:

LDV, Inc.
$598,623
This is within the established:

$600,000 Project Budget
The proposed two-vehicle system provides the Sheriff's Office with a modern, reliable and flexible platform capable
of supporting the current and future needs of Command, CNT, Drone/UAS, SWAT and other Sheriff's Office
operations.
Most importantly, it replaces an aging vehicle that is becoming increasingly difficult to depend on with a practical
system designed around how the Sheriff's Office actually operates today and how the ERU is expected to operate in
the future.

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TAB VIII.
Memo
To:

Chisago County Budget and Finance Committee

From:

Kurt Schneider, Director Environmental Services & Zoning
Joseph Tart, Parks Director

Date:

October 14, 2026

Re:

Reallocation of CIP and Auction Proceeds

On October 15, 2025, Chisago County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 Capital Improvement

Program (CIP) project proposals for the Environmental Service Department/Parks Division. It is requested

that remaining unspent funds that were previously allocated in the line items below be reallocated to other
current CIP projects.
1.

Reallocate cost savings listed below to CIP 2026-(2008 Ford F450 Truck Replacement G/L Code # 12-

523-000-9015-6601)
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•
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2.

ENVS-0120-CIP 2025 Carry-over (2002 Truck Replacement unspent funds)- $5249.81

G/L Code # 12-523-000-9020-6601 (Zero Turn Mower Replacement) -$2456.00

G/L Code # 12-523-000-9021-6601 (Zero Turn Mower Replacement 2)- $2456.00

G/L Code # 12-523-000-9016-6601 Checkerboard Dog Park-Replacement of Perimeter

Fencing- $900.00

G/L Code # 12-523-000-9017-6601 Checkerboard-Furnish/ Install Small Dog Area- $275.00

G/L Code # 12-523-000-0000-5561 Auction Proceeds from winter of 2026- $3050.00

Auction Proceeds Reallocation from Spring of 2026 in total amount of $4356.00 to;
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•

Title Smart Inc. (Center City & Marine Dock and Lift land swap for Swedish Immigrant

Trailhead in Center City)- Total amount $2234.95

ENVS-0120 Carryover Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Land Acquisition (Parks & Trails
Council of MN)-Total Amount-$2121.05

Recommended Action:
The Environmental Services Department/Parks Division respectfully requests reallocation of unspent

2025/2026 CIP dollars and 2026 Auction Proceeds for 2008 Ford Truck Replacement (GL Code #12-523-0009015-6601), Title Smart Inc., and ENVS-0120 Swedish Immigrant Regional Land Acquisition.

In total, the above adjustments will authorize and assign $18,742.81 in itemized Parks CIP savings to the 2008

F450 truck replacement and SIRT land transaction costs.

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Chisago County
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Budget and Finance Workshop
Item #

IX.

Wetland Credits for TH 8 – Public Works
October 14th, 2026

Chisago County Public Works will need to purchase wetland credits for the TH
8 project.
Mndot will pick up 50%, however Chisago County will be responsible for the
remaining 50%. The County’s estimated cost will be $1.7M.

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