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Bradley County mayor asks commission to place $2.965 million sheriff equipment contract on next agenda
Summary
County Mayor Gary Davis asked the Bradley County Commission to put a five-year contract that bundles cameras, digital equipment and tasers for the sheriff’s department on next week’s agenda for authorization to sign. Commissioners confirmed the item will be added; details on annual payments and final pricing are to be confirmed.
Bradley County Mayor Gary Davis asked the commission on July 28 to place a five-year contract for the sheriff’s department on next week’s agenda and to authorize him to sign it. The mayor said the resolution “is putting all of the different things, cameras, digital, tasers, and so forth all into 1 contract. It's a 5 year contract, and I would respectfully ask that someone put that on the agenda next week to be authorized me to sign.”
The request matters because the contract, discussed in the meeting as totaling $2,965,000 over five years, would consolidate multiple equipment purchases into a single procurement. That consolidation could affect budgeting, renewal options and how the sheriff’s office acquires technology and use-of-force equipment. Commissioner Alford moved to put the item on the agenda next week; the motion was recorded as placed on the agenda. No formal vote on the contract itself was taken at this meeting.
Commissioners asked for clarification about payment structure and renewal. An unidentified commissioner asked, “so 2,965,000 over 5 years. Is that a equal amount throughout the years,” and Mayor Davis replied from memory: “From memory, I think by doing this, we're locking it in. Yes. I believe.” He added, “I'm pretty sure that's right. I'll double check and tell you for sure.”
Commissioner Gilbert sought confirmation about the term and renewal mechanics; the mayor explained the county’s typical approach: if the sheriff wants to continue under the contract and both parties agree on price, the county “has the authority to continue another 5 years.” That description was provided as an explanation of how a multi‑year option typically works, not as the commission approving a renewal at this meeting.
Discussion: Commissioners raised procedural and budgeting clarifications (annual payment structure, renewal authority). Direction: the contract resolution was placed on next week’s agenda for formal consideration and for the mayor to seek authorization to sign if the commission approves. Decision: no final awarding or signature authorization occurred at this meeting.
The mayor said he would verify the annual payment structure and confirm the precise terms before the contract returns for formal action.
