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Cedar Park council approves radios, lift‑station and tank rehabilitations, fleet and IT purchases totaling several million
Summary
Council authorized several FY26 capital purchases and construction contracts — including new handheld radios for the fire department, two utility infrastructure rehabilitation contracts, fleet replacements and IT lifecycle equipment — all funded in the FY26 budget or utility CIP.
Cedar Park city staff presented and the council approved multiple budgeted capital purchases and construction contracts during the meeting. All actions described below were approved by vote of the council members present; two members were absent for the votes.
Radio purchase for fire department John Cummins, the city’s emergency management coordinator, said the fire department’s handheld radios are approaching manufacturer end‑of‑life and staff recommended purchasing 45 Motorola handheld radios that use FirstNet smart‑connect features for over‑the‑air updates, smart mapping and personnel location. The staff recommendation asked the council to authorize a purchase agreement with Motorola not to exceed $649,971.79. A motion to authorize the agreement passed by the council.
Lift station rehabilitation Micah Stutz, utility…
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