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Police to buy 50 Motorola portables under 2026 budget
Summary
Chief Sougar said the department is in year two of a multiyear radio replacement plan and plans to buy 50 Motorola APX portable radios, accessories and programming for $33,037.36, within the $35,000 budget approved for 2026.
Chief Sougar told council the department is in the second year of a multiyear portable-radio replacement schedule and plans to purchase 50 Motorola APX portable radios with accessories and programming through Motorola and PNR Communications. He reported a project cost of $33,037.36 and said the 2026 budget included $35,000 for the purchase.
Sougar said the radios are nearing the end of their service life—about 15 years for previous models—and Motorola will soon stop supporting some models and parts. Replacing the radios now avoids repairs that require sourcing discontinued parts.
Council asked how long the radios had lasted; Sougar replied roughly 15 years on the older models.
Provenance: Topic introduced at SEG 386 and discussed through SEG 412.
