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Elmhurst reviews wireless radio fees, new radios and emergency planning in FY2026 budget discussion
Summary
City staff and the police/fire chief updated aldermen on the city‑owned wireless radio system, current vendor arrangements with Johnson Controls and DuComm, a proposed fee change for FY2026, and related emergency planning work including updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and a required reunification exercise.
Chief Duford and city staff briefed the Committee of the Whole on Elmhurst’s wireless radio system and related emergency‑services items during the FY2026 budget review.
Chief Duford said the wireless radio system is city‑owned and began service in 2009; the city maintains about 605 radios for commercial properties and has used Johnson Controls for maintenance since inception and DUCOM for monitoring. “For those of you who don't know, our wireless radio system is owned by the city. It started in 02/2009. We have 605 radios … they're maintained by Johnson Controls … and they're monitored by DUCOM,” Duford said.
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