(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners have approved an expenditure of nearly $25-thousand for telephone communication upgrades and a new communications server. 

During the July 5th Board meeting representatives of Southeast Nebraska Communications in Falls City  met with the Board to present revised quotes and additional information on the systems.

The new courthouse phone system will allow in-house communications between courthouse offices, the Law Enforcement Center and possibly the Road Department.  Cost for the phone system and installation will be in excess of $11,600. 

The new communications server, including installation comes with a price tag just under $13-thousand.