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Council delays Motorola radio decision, directs police and fire to pursue grants
Summary
Councilors on Dec. 16 moved a Motorola radio lease to the Dec. 23 council meeting and voted to have police and fire chiefs collaborate on grant applications (for example with the Gary Sinise Foundation) to offset a multi‑year lease that staff said would raise annual payments to roughly $110,586 starting in 2027.
The City of Virginia’s committee reviewed a proposed Motorola radio lease for police and fire on Dec. 16 and decided to bring the item to the Dec. 23 council meeting while seeking additional information and external funding.
Chief Matchen explained that the department’s existing radios are nearing the end of their service life and parts are…
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