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Committee approves $3.7 million Motorola radio purchase; members debate using RTA funds
Summary
The committee voted to forward a $3.7 million Motorola radio purchase to the full board after staff explained the product and multi-year service costs; members raised concerns about using RTA sales-tax dollars and noted potential ETSB reimbursements.
The McHenry County Transportation Committee voted to forward a proposed Motorola radio system purchase and its funding plan to the county board after extended questioning about product life, service terms and where the money will come from.
Sandra, who presented the request on behalf of county telecommunications and public-safety stakeholders, described a multi-year program that began in 2015 to modernize dispatch and field radios. She said the vendor quote lists about $3.1 million for product and that the total package, including subscription or service elements, is…
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