(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners this week approved a purchase order of approximately $3,300 for kitchen utensils, appliances and other equipment from Federal Supply USA.

The utensils and equipment are for the Law Enforcement Center and Jail.

Jail Administrator Mike Dougherty updated Commissioners on business in the Jail and Sheriff’s Office. The kitchen equipment is being installed and should be ready for meal preparation next week.

Dougherty reported that Sheriff Don Pounds is compiling information for the purchase of two new patrol units through state bid pricing through the material division of the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services.

Highway Superintendent Scott Huppert discussed the possibility of purchasing a brush cutter to use in controlling brush along county road right-of-way

Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Kirkendall presented an agreement between his department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated Public Alert and Warning System known as IPAWS. The Board approved the revised agreement.

Kirkendall also told the Board the emergency siren project is being completed.