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Council approves partial funding for MedStar radios after debate on timing and budget
Summary
Brandon City Council voted to buy four upgraded radios for MedStar at $4,200 each to meet a state-mandated switch to LTE-capable equipment; councilmembers debated whether the expense should be in the current budget or covered later and agreed to fund four now with the possibility of buying additional units next year.
The Brandon City Council agreed to fund four upgraded handheld radios for MedStar at $4,200 apiece to support a state-directed migration to equipment that improves in-building coverage.
Brian and MedStar representatives explained that the new radios switch automatically from traditional radio frequency to an LTE-style connection to maintain communications inside buildings such as…
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