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Sheriff pitches regional Motorola radio system; startup cost estimated at about $500,000
Summary
Sheriff and vendor described a proposed interoperable radio system with Klamath County and Klamath Tribes; initial estimate ~ $500,000 with $50,000 annual maintenance, and commissioners flagged funding and existing contract timing.
Lake County Sheriff Daniel Tague told the board the sheriff’s office is exploring joining a Motorola system to improve radio interoperability with Klamath County and tribal partners.
Jennifer Curtis, Senior Account Executive for Hardware, described a plan that would develop cross‑agency connectivity. “Tribal agencies receive funding that counties do not, which would assist with the expense,” Curtis said. The quote presented to the board was dated but estimated roughly $500,000 to initiate and about $50,000 annually for maintenance.
Commissioners voiced concern about funding the upfront and ongoing costs. Treasurer Melanie Lasley asked about the timing and possible double billing in the initial fiscal year; Sheriff Tague said the county would need to fulfill a current three‑year contract with Tyler before switching systems. No final decision was made; the topic was discussed as part of departments’ updates.
