McHenry County board splits on financing $3.75M radio purchase; RTA, capital, reserves and ARPA interest debated Board members debated funding options for a roughly $3.75 million county radio system on Jan. 15, splitting over whether to use RTA (sales tax) funds, capital/reserve accounts, or ARPA interest. Chair Scala proposed an amendment to divide costs; the purchase is scheduled for a vote Tuesday and would require a supermajority under some scenarios.

McHenry County board members are in a heated debate over how to fund a $3.75 million radio fleet replacement, with potential impacts on future transportation projects hanging in the balance.

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