Council approves $38,311 Motorola radio purchase for fire department; grant covers most costs

The Atoka City Council approved the purchase of nine handheld radios from Motorola Solutions for the fire department at a cost of $38,311.11. Staff said the purchase is part of an 8020 grant and a forestry operations grant; the grant will cover most of the expense and the city’s remaining share was described in the meeting as approximately $1,001.66.

Staff explained the approved package will provide handheld radios for firefighters operating inside structures. The vendor quote included one additional small shipping charge of roughly $28.55 that staff said fell under the city purchasing officer’s delegated approval threshold and therefore was not included in the council request.

During discussion staff confirmed other funding sources will cover roughly $10,000 to $11,000 and that the city’s net out-of-pocket cost after those sources and the grant should be about $1,001.66. Council members had no further questions and voted to approve the purchase.

The motion carried on roll call. No contract number was provided in the meeting packet; staff said detailed procurement records and the grant documentation are on file with the purchasing office.