Agenda Item Request:
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Authorize the submission of a FY2026 Congressional Direct Spending Request to Senator Collins’ Office.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
Requestor: James H. Gailey
Over the past few months, the County Commissioners have been collaborating with the Town of Windham to establish a super substation within Windham’s new fire station. The county's commitment involved extending the sewer line down Franklin Drive, which would allow the County to occupy approximately 3,000 square feet in the new station for Sheriff Admin, Patrol, and CID staff.
This location offers the County a significant presence in the heart of the region, with convenient access to Routes 302, 115, and 35. The presence of Sheriff’s Office assets here would be a further advantage.
The Congressional Spending Request proposes expanding the fire station's current design. This request allocates $1.5 million for two additional vehicle bays with space above, which would allow us to consolidate and store the Sheriff's Office armored vehicle, evidence van, command post, and dive boat in one location.
Funding Amount and Source: 1.5M Federal Direct Spending Request
Attachments: Congressional Direct Spending Request