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Westland council approves $1.9 million lease-to-own radio system for police and fire
Summary
The Westland City Council approved a lease-to-own agreement with Motorola Solutions to replace all police and fire radios, a package officials said will cost about $1.9 million, last at least 2025 years and defer first payments until Jan. 1, 2027.
The Westland City Council on a unanimous vote approved a purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions to replace all vehicle-mounted and portable radios used by the police and fire departments.
Chief Stamper told the council the current radios are obsolete, parts are no longer available and federal encryption standards require updated equipment. Lieutenant Sleep, who led much of the procurement work, said the vendor and staff expect the new radios to remain operational for about 20 to 25 years.
Council members pressed staff on price, funding and timing. In discussion the…
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