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Spencer County approves $204,046 share of multi‑agency radio upgrade, asks attorneys to finalize MOU
Summary
After presentations and negotiations with city and fire district partners, the Fiscal Court accepted the county's portion of a regional radio system bid (approximately $204,046) and authorized county and city attorneys to finalize an MOU outlining maintenance, insurance and site responsibilities.
The court reviewed competing bids and a proposed multi‑agency plan to upgrade radios and repeater sites so law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies can operate on a common system.
Vendor representatives described a staged installation across multiple towers and water tanks and emphasized warranty and 24/7 maintenance options. Presenters said the city would cover law‑enforcement equipment and the county would cover EMS repeater upgrades plus site maintenance at selected locations.
The court considered warranty costs and a three‑year maintenance option versus as‑needed hourly repair rates. The county portion of the bid was presented as $204,046 for radio equipment and an additional not‑to‑exceed $15,000 for site repairs and a generator for a county site. Jim moved and Mike seconded a motion to accept the bid and to have both county and city attorneys work out an MOU that clarifies responsibilities and cost sharing. The motion passed by voice vote.
Next steps: contract negotiations and a formal MOU will be drafted; payments are expected to be phased according to negotiated project milestones.
